to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
делать именно то, что нужно для получения желаемого результата (delat' imenno to, chto nuzhno dlya polucheniya zhelayemogo rezul'tata)
"She knows how to push the right buttons to impress her boss."
"Она знает, как нажать правильные кнопки, чтобы впечатлить своего босса." (Ona znayet, kak **push the right buttons**, chtoby proyvesti vpechatlenie na svoego nachal'nika)
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
To amaze or impress someone greatly.
to be full of great joy or excitement
threatening military action to intimidate others
to start something energetically and successfully
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
