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.

By hooke or crooke.

By hooke or crooke.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Made no more bones.

Made no more bones.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.