• see beyond than the end of one's nose

• he can't say boo to a goose

• can't hold a candle to someone

• can't believe my ears eyes

• see further than the end of one's nose

• man to man

• take it for granted

• land him with it

• rant and rave

• be caught with one's pants down

• taking advantage

• you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

• stand him up

• you can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink

• if you can't beat'em join'em

• you never can tell

• stand him in good stead

• beggars can't be choosers

• holier-than-thou