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To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
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.]
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
