By all that's good and glorious.

By all that's good and glorious.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

With tooth and nail.

With tooth and nail.

A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].

A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.