a conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people (the weather, for example).

to rely on only one thing to bring success

not to change one's opinion or position

If a law is unclear or omits information; this lack of legal clarity allows people or corporations to pay less in taxes or gain some other advantage.

something modern and technologically advanced

When someone wastes or loses something, it...

to convince someone to do something

(to be) alert

when someone fails to achieve a goal, but not completely.

to get used to doing something again after having a break from that activity.

to end a relationship (not a phrasal verb)

to take a low-level position with a company with the goal of eventually getting a better position with the same company.

take shortcuts and find an easier or cheaper way to do something.