"to obtain one life from nine deaths": to narrowly escape death

to pull the strings (control behind the scenes) from the shadows

苦汁を嘗める: have a bitter experience

(idiomatic) to reform oneself

to be too careful and stultify

to sleep slothfully / (by extension) to idle away one's time

look before you leap, one should think twice before doing something

chickens come home to roost, so you should be prepared for your curse to come back to you. Also said to admonish someone against cursing another person casually.

(idiomatic) Avoiding vanity or a showy appearance in oneself or in objects, such as by wearing plain clothes rather than gaudy clothes or driving a practical car rather than a sports car. Simplicity over vanity.

tease, pester, bother / make a sexual advance