to hope that things will happen the way you want
надеяться, что все получится так, как ты хочешь (nadeyatsya, chto vse poluchitsya tak, kak ty khochesh)
"I'm crossing my fingers that I get the job."
"Я надеюсь, что получу эту работу." (ya nadeyus, chto poluchu etu rabotu)
to make something definite or certain
to be very brave and calm under pressure
to achieve higher positions in career or life
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
to manage even when something is missing
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
