to talk directly about the main topic
говорить прямо о главной теме (govorit' pryamo o glavnoj teme)
"Let's get straight to the point and discuss the issue."
"Давайте переходим прямо к делу и обсудим проблему." (Davajte perekhodim pryam k delu i obsudim problemy.)
to prepare for all possible situations
To see something from a different perspective
exactly what is needed or wanted
to create a noisy or dramatic disturbance
to be in a position of leadership or power
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