to improve your performance or effort
パフォーマンスや努力を向上させる (pafōmansu ya doryoku o kōjō saseru)
"You need to step up your game if you want to win."
"勝ちたいなら、パフォーマンスを向上させる必要がある。" (kachi tai nara, pafōmansu o kōjō saseru hitsuyō ga aru.)
to admit or confess to something.
The most important part of the economy.
trying to avoid being caught by the police
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
to do something while waiting
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times