to do something secretly without their knowledge
делать что-то тайно, не зная этого (delat' chto-to tayno, ne znaya etogo)
"She was talking about me behind my back."
"Она говорила обо мне за моей спиной." (Ona govorila obo mne **za moyey spinoy**.)
a subject of disagreement or dispute
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
to take a risk in the hope of success
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
to do something innovative or unprecedented
