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

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

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

By hooke or crooke.

By hooke or crooke.

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

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

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

Made no more bones.

Made no more bones.