to control something or someone secretly
контролировать что-то или кого-то тайно (kontrolirovat' chto-to ili kogo-to tayno)
"Everyone knows he’s pulling the strings behind the scenes."
"Все знают, что он тянет за ниточки за кулисами." (vse znayut, chto on **tyanyot za nitochki** za kulisami)
to become less intense or to relax
Strong connections among family members.
to support or defend something you believe in
something that has a very small chance of success
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels righ...
to trust or rely on someone or something
