crack down the rich and distribute their wealth among the poor

make an exhibition of oneself

fight to a draw(fight to a stand off;come out even;end in a draw)

slap and tickle

hair-raising(soul-stirring; shake one to the core)

sacrifice the knights to save the king

manner of dealing with people

be completely at a loss as in a fog

arbitrary dictation

venomous serpents and fierce beasts

come directly to the point(without preamble)

Beat a dog and curse a dog

have sexual intercourse

fool around(putter about)

investigate and research

The old woman is picking her geese.

adapt the remedy to the disease

deal a head-on blow at the first encounter

wear the trousers(rule the roast)

have a keen insight into matters