Things are usually worst just before they improve.
Обычно всё становится хуже всего прямо перед улучшением. (obychno fsyo stanovitsya khuzhe vsego pered uluchsheniem)
"Keep going, it's always darkest before the dawn."
"Продолжай, самое тёмное время перед рассветом." (prodolzhai samaye tyomnaye vremya pered rassvetom)
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
to discuss ideas informally
to become more outgoing or confident
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
