to retreat or withdraw from a situation
отступить или отойти от ситуации (otstupit' ili otoyti ot situatsii)
"He chose to back away from the argument before it escalated."
"Он решил отойти от спора, прежде чем он обострился." (On reshil **otoyti ot** spora, prezhde chem on obostriya)
a very small amount compared to what is needed
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
to establish a rule or principle
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
to start something, especially a project or task
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
