The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

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

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

As cold as cucumbers.

As cold as cucumbers.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]