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The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]
The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
Made no more bones.
Made no more bones.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
