to summarize something briefly
简要总结某事 (jianyao zongjie moushi)
"To put it in a nutshell, we need more funding."
"简单来说，我们需要更多资金。" (jiandan laishuo women xuyao gengduo zijin)
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
to do your share of the work or responsibility
to gain respect or recognition through hard work
to trust or believe in someone or something
to be living the life you always wanted
