to finish something before the deadline
закончить что-то до срока (zakonchit' chto-to do sroka)
"We managed to beat the clock and submit the report early."
"Нам удалось обогнать время и сдать отчет заранее." (nam udalos' obognat' vremya i sdat' otchet zaranee)
to solve small problems or differences
to spend time in prison as punishment
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
To take risks or act dangerously.
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
