act and/or talk like a fool(talk nonsence; a lot of nonsense)

make one bristle with anger

vigorous efforts to strive for

leap up vividly before the eyes

good and bad mixed together

strive for the best

with the force of a thunderbolt

hold the bag(empty-handed; nothing)

ministers or generals who rebel against their monarch or collaborate with the enemy( rebels and traitors)

be driven from pillar to post(become destitute and homeless; wander about after losing one's home; become displaced )

Both sides suffer.

all to a hideous mess(at sixes and sevens; be a pretty kettle of fish; welter)

be partners in crime

a tiny bit of land

know something like the palm of one's hand(know as one know his ten fingers; know as well as a beggar knows his bag)

be reluctant to part with

act according to actual conditions

always enjoy it

Sorrow follows extreme joy.

deal with sb. as he deals with you