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

find fault with(pick a hole in)

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)