get somebody into trouble(involve somebody in evil-doing; get somebody into hot water)

the real intention is revealed in the end

plunge the people into misery and suffering(people in great affliction)

take bribes and bend the law

rally about(unite all efforts for common purpose)

mention somebody by name

A great power crushes the weak.

be a well suited couple

be extremely thoughtful

engage in speculation and profiteering(play the market)

be a flash in the pan

feel faint and dizzy as if the sky and earth were spinning round

graft and corruption

care for one another's comfort and happiness(drink one's fill; share a common lot; show concern for mutual well-being)

talk of anything under the sun

piping times of peace(times of peace and prosperity)

caution in taking action

steal(small burglar of the type of dog and chicken thieves; have illicit sexual relations with women)

Weather is cold and ground is frozen.

have kittens(to become very much worried or upset; in fear and trembling; be on rettles; uneasy; fidgety)