to tell honest truths to those in authority
говорить правду власти (govorit pravdu vlasti)
"Journalists speak truth to power when they expose corruption."
"Журналисты говорят правду власти, когда они раскрывают коррупцию." (Zhurnalisty govoryat pravdu vlasti, kogda oni raskryvayut korruptsiyu.)
to contact someone to express appreciation
to remain stable at a certain level or value
to make something seem uncertain or less believable
to continue and complete something despite fear or emotion
to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding
to continue progressing with a plan or idea
