do no evil deeds in the dark

futilitarian(pessimism)

sordid and contemptible (idiom); vile and repulsive (esp. character or action)

Remain a devoted couple to the end of their lives

to consider repeatedly; thinking and pondering (idiom); to turn sth over in one's mind

a black eye (idiom); serious injury to the face; fig. a setback; a defeat

the labour and the snake

come out in defence of the weak

excellent combination as a collection of pearls and gems

to be right uo there(to cap all)

be in the dark(be out of the picture)

stand shoulder to shoulder

using all rascally means

Have been around

prostitute

be beyond all question

ignore the larger issues

long and tedious

beyond compute(be out of count)

of little importance