With tooth and nail.

With tooth and nail.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

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

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

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

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

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

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.