A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

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

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