emergence of political figures in times of crisis

be at one's wits' end about what to do

throw away the apple because of the core

atone for past mistakes by good service

Morning glory

Tongue tied

Return to evil

take the bit in one's teeth

Return to virtue and retreat

Color discrimination

Heart startled and gallbladder broken -- extremely frightened

golden gates and embroidered screens

look fierce and talk harshly(a hard word or a black look)

die without realizing one's ambitions

Many a mickle makes a muckle.

Hunger and cold

Golden rule jade

Overcorrect

treacherous officials

have great originality