As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Made no more bones.

Made no more bones.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]