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To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
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.]
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
To build castles in Spain.
To build castles in Spain.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
Through thick and thin.
Through thick and thin.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
