The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

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.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].

A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

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

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