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

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

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

As cold as cucumbers.

As cold as cucumbers.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.