bluffing

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"His head made an impression on the pillow."

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

"He had the temerity to interrupt the professor during her lecture, asking a completely irrelevant question. "

"The negotiation between the students and the teacher resulted in a later homework deadline. "