have sth.secure to rely on

respond to every plea(grant whatever is requested)

unwilling to give up even a hair

do things by the wrong method

A promise is worth a thousand ounces of gold.

continue the day by night

bite one's lips and graw one's teeth

show one's true colors

solemn promise

travel far and wide

Lord Ye who chaimed to be fond of dragons was scared out of his wits when a real one appeared.

catch all in one draft

make the best of(adroitly guide action according to circum stances)

alternate tension with relaxation

shift one's troubles onto others

draw blood with one prick

be put off easily by a slight risk

wait at one's ease for the fatigued enemy

wanly(feeble)

stupid people create trouble for themselves