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To give a good scolding to someone so that he/she will not make the same mistake.

The beginning and the end of an event is reversed; mistake the means for the ends; put the cart before the horse

To become a state where something important is not distinguishable from something unimportant.

be unable to regain one's principal

For one's efforts to cause a negative and reverse effect.

have seen all one can see

For things to go wrong with no chance of getting better.

wet one's cheek

To shed tears.

have a swollen cheek

To be dissatisfied and angry.

feel the spring

To lose one's appetite or feel drowsy and weak in the spring.

catch a phoenix

To get a very precious and great person or task.

raise[lift] a beacon

To take the lead in a certain task or movement.

cause a beacon

To take the lead in a certain task or movement.

have no face to see

To feel ashamed or sorry to meet someone.

What is said is the price

For a price to be inconsistent and change frequently because the seller decides it as he/she pleases.

One's indignation surges up

To be very angry and furious.

see the impurity

To do something unclean and undesirable especially when one should try to avoid it.

be affected by the bad omen

To be harmed by something ominous.

have the mood

To give a delicate and stylish impression.

set fire

To make fire and burn something.

be obvious[bright] as if seeing a fire

To be sure without doubt.

Sparks fly up

To compete in a fierce manner.

Sparks fly up

For one's eyes to bear a violent feeling.

Balls of fire drop

For an urgent problem to strike in front of one's eyes.