Each refuses to yield.

think of one and omit ten thousand

Walls have ears.(Beware of eavesdroppers as little pitchers have long ears.)

willing to repay a favor with extreme sacrifice

correct one's mistakes and turn over a new leaf

efficient (neat )

supply exceeds demand

in a melon patch or under a plum tree in suspicious circumstances or surroundings

stand up anxiously,unable to help(look on in despair)

try to be in the swim(follow the fashion)

have limited knowledge(have seen few and heard little)

give due consideration to both public and private interests

live on just for the sake of remaining alive

unexpected happenings

full of gully

make a clean sweep of(kill all)

an official avenges himself by taking advantage of performing his duty

high buildings and large mansions

a family reunion

be so devoted to public interests as to forget one's own interests