to move your arms backwards and forwards, especially while walking or running
swing your arms
to make something start working
activate
the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
resilience
an important or critical time when something happens that decides the final result
decisive moment
a large cup or object given as a prize for winning a competition
trophy
to enter someone’s private life or space without permission
intrude on
to become visible or known
emerge
a belief that some objects or actions bring good or bad luck
superstition
a stage where it’s too late to stop what you are doing
point of no return
to make someone feel calm because they know things are fine
give sb peace of mind
to drink a very small amount of a liquid
take a sip
showing the ability to make decisions quickly and confidently
decisive
to start doing a sport or job as your main career and earn money from it
turn professional
to do something different from your usual habits
break from your routine
to hit the ground and come back up (like a ball)
bounce a ball