Old institutions die hard.

from the sky to earth(high and low)

be attacked by the enemy from without and within

have talent for dialectics

White Embroidery

evade the strong and attack the weak

One's big writing brush is like a rafter--vigorous and firm strokes.

Strategically located places

Reward according to sb.'s deserts

full-scale construction is under way

beyond redemption

All is in order.(Everything is ready.)

blow a gasket(fly off the handle)

a great variety of flowers and plants

cannot be excused

can't resist

The surface of the lake ripples.

Hundred generations of literary circles

Change constantly

inviolability