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Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

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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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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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As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

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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 grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

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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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A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

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This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.

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