As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

Within a stone's throw of it.

Within a stone's throw of it.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.