mutual understanding and accommodation

mutually complementary and beneficial

make up for each other's shortcomings

Start strongly, end weakly

landscape of lakes and hills

bully people by flaunting one's powerful connections (lit. the fox exploits the tiger's might)

lap up information without digesting it

fears of trouble in the rear;family worries (obstructing freedom of action);worries about the future consequences

Stand out from the crowd

Harmony brings wealth

friendly and amicable;usually refers to an elderly person

numerous volumes of literature

Good news never goes beyond the gate, while bad news spread far and wide

once on shore, one prays no more

exploits

slavishly imitate others

black sheep

to fish in the air

going too far is as bad as not going far enough; beyond is as wrong as falling short; too much is as bad as too little

The country flourishes and people live in peace