(idiomatic) to hang by a thread

(idiomatic) to get off with a slap on the wrist

(idiomatic) to have one foot in the grave

(idiomatic) to be involved in illegal activities

(idiomatic) in a short period of time; overnight; suddenly

"Stupidity and pride grow on the same side" (analogous)

used to encourage someone to have another drink after their first

Rome wasn't built in a day

don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Alternative form of mit einem Mal