I braced myself for a difficult conversation with my boss about my performance.
They chose to get it over with and have the difficult conversation tonight.
He girded for the difficult conversation, rehearsing his arguments in advance.
She tried to stay strong but ended in tears during the difficult conversation.
He gathered himself before dialing his ex's number for that difficult conversation.
Reunió fuerzas antes de marcar el número de su ex para esa conversación difícil.
I'm at a loss as to how to approach this difficult conversation.
No sé por dónde tirar para abordar esta conversación difícil.
John always makes a positive statement before starting any difficult conversation.
John siempre hace una afirmación positiva antes de comenzar cualquier conversación difícil.
Braving the difficult conversation was essential for their relationship to grow.
El afrontar una conversación difícil fue esencial para que su relación creciera.
Her reassuring smile set my mind at rest before the difficult conversation.
Su sonrisa tranquilizadora me quitó un peso de encima antes de la conversación difícil.
I knew she was out of temper, so I postponed the difficult conversation.
Sabía que estaba de mal humor, así que pospuse la conversación difícil.
Give yourself a pat on the back; you handled that difficult conversation well.
Date una palmadita en la espalda; manejaste muy bien esa conversación difícil.
A little humor can really lighten the mood during a difficult conversation.
Un poco de humor puede realmente suavizar el ambiente durante una conversación difícil.
After the difficult conversation, he felt unexpectedly in a state of grace.
Después de la conversación difícil, se sintió inesperadamente en paz consigo mismo.