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To give importance to trifling matters.
To give importance to trifling matters.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.
As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.
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.]
Moche Crye and no Wull.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
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.