rob Peter to pay Paul

individual facing a thousand troubles

having nothing to do (with)

rob someone clean

not to provoke into harsh rejoinder

It is not good either to laugh or weep alone.

disdain, abhor

Be badly busy, be deadly busy.

be very busy, have one's hands full

be totally ineffective, be of no avail

someone or the other, either one

curse more volubly, respond more vehemently, give a volley of abuse, be outspoken, hard-mouthed or foul-mouthed, berate someone, vent spleen on someone

spend on something more than it is worth, too high a cost or wage for such a minor job

slightly unripe, little imperfect

said of someone who deserves a severe punishment, beating harshly

be thrashed, be beaten badly

the blinds are more mischievous

conclusive argument, summary, last word