To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

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 grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.