To build castles in Spain.

To build castles in Spain.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

Made no more bones.

Made no more bones.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

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 say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.