scum of the earth
idiomAn undesirable individual; the worst type of person or people.
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come down to earth
To be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.
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cost the earth
To be a huge expense.
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edge of the earth
A very remote place.
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go to the ends of the earth
To do everything possible to achieve something.
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God's green earth
The world.
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green in earth
Of a deceased person, recently buried.
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hell on earth
A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.
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move heaven and earth
To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.