2. Match the word expressions to the correct definitions below.

to strike a deal win-win situation to bow to pressure

to make concessions to drag on indefinitely to exert pressure

to lurk behind to admit smth to bear in mind

1) to use influence, authority, power in order to affect or achieve smth.

2) a situation in which each party benefits in some way.

3) to remember and take into account smth.

4) to reach an agreement or compromise.

5) to agree to do what someone wants you to do, although you don’t want to.

6) to acknowledge a failure or fault.

7) when a process or a situation continuous or passes at tedious and unnecessary length.

8) to be or remain hidden so as to wait for someone or something.

9) to settle a dispute by compromise.