to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
вести себя так, чтобы показать другим, как они должны поступать (vesti sebya tak chtoby pokazat drugim kak ani dolzhni postupat)
"Parents should set a good example for their children."
"Родители должны подавать хороший пример своим детям." (roditeli dolzhni podavat khoroshiy primer svoim detyam)
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
To do something without preparation.
