As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

As good as a play.

As good as a play.

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

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

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

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.