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

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

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

As leopard feels at home with leopard.

As leopard feels at home with leopard.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.