A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

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

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

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

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

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

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.