As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

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

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

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

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 drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

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.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.