Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

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

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

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.