eulogize the past at the expense of the present

neglectful(be inattentive and heedless)

regard danger as nothing

Goodness necessitates a sharing of itself.(Do well and have well.)

life and death lie in the lap of the gods

moving or acting quickly

see off the old and welcome the new(ring out the Old Year and ring in the New)

Fling dirt enough and some will stick.(Throw dirt enough and some will stick.)

be takling and laughing(have a pleasant talk together)

simplify complicated material

be terror-stricken(be frightened out of one's life; be scared of one's wits; in panic; be battered out of one's senses)

be highly respected and admired(the object of public esteem)

at dead of night(witching hour)

gain high reputation(quickly become known)

be clear about what is right and what is wrong

exceptionally large(as fat as a whale)

be clear on matters of principle(have a strong sense of justice)

hit the right nail on the head

a fatal disaster

clear(refreshing to the heart and pleasing to the eye)