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To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

by George Chapman Found in Proverbial phrases Quotes,

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As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

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By hooke or crooke.

By hooke or crooke.

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A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

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Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

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Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

by George Crabbe Found in: Proverbial phrases Quotes,

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Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

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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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Something given that way.

Something given that way.

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Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Proverbial phrases Quotes,

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