to try to get something such as information or praise
пытаться получить что-то, например информацию или похвалу (pytatsya poluchit chto-to naprimer informatsiyu ili pokhvalu)
"He keeps fishing for compliments about his report."
"Он постоянно пытается получить комплименты о своём отчёте." (on postoyanno pytayetsya poluchit komplimenty o svoyom otchyote)
with no special conditions or restrictions
in a difficult or tricky situation
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
patience brings positive results
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
