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To grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

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Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

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

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

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Made no more bones.

Made no more bones.

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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.]

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From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

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To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

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

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

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

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

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