As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

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

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

To grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

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.]

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

As good as a play.

As good as a play.