to get rid of fear or anxiety
摆脱恐惧或焦虑 (bǎituō kǒngjù huò jiāolǜ)
"He tried to shake off fear before entering the stage."
"他试图在上台前摆脱恐惧。" (Tā shìtú zài shàngtái qián shake off fear.)
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
to talk informally with someone
to keep practicing even after difficulties
to compare something with a standard or benchmark
to recover or become healthy again after injury
to take more responsibility or show initiative when needed