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

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

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.]

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

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

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

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 be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

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

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.