Crows are black all over the world

God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb

pleasure of heavenly agreement;family love and joy;domestic bliss

bargain;haggle over a price

hide one's capacities and bide one's time

unceasing torrent;talking non-stop;gabbling forty to the dozen

While the cat's away, the mice will play

be unaware of impending danger;to pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger

to kick against the pricks

sugar-coated bullets

acclaim sth. as the acme of perfection;to gasp in amazement

go on talking and laughing as if nothing had happened;be cheerful and composed (in face of danger)

penny-wise and pound foolish

to enrich oneself at others expense

Time and tide wait for no man

Peace all year round

absolutely unrestrained;unbridled;without the slightest scruple

extend in all directions;connected to all parts of the world

Life begins at forty

Surrounded by enemies