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.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

As cold as cucumbers.

As cold as cucumbers.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

With tooth and nail.

With tooth and nail.

By hooke or crooke.

By hooke or crooke.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.