to tell an exaggerated or false story
рассказывать преувеличенную или ложную историю (rasskazyvat preuvelichennuyu ili lozhnuyu istoriyu)
"He loves to tell tall tales about his adventures."
"Он любит рассказывать преувеличенные истории о своих приключениях." (On lyubit rasskazyvat preuvelichennye istorii o svoikh priklyucheniyakh)
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
a method of hacking that tries all possible combinations of...
to feel very good or confident
to return to the right path or plan
to lead by example, taking the initiative
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something