kick somebody when he is down

complain of this and that

a man of capability awaiting employment

unintelligent

Before and after the moon

reckon what is meant in somebody's mind

weep all alone in a corner

lead sons and carry daughters

treat each other with the respect due to a guest

at lightning speed

toil first and then enjoy the fruits

jump for joy(jump out of one's skin)

cling to life and be afraid of death

het up(be nervous with worry)

give credit to(take for granted)

become emaciated

unorthodox ways

attend to civilian affairs and disband the troops(beat swords into ploughshares)

As one wishes

patch up(make some cosmetic changes)