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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.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
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.]
To grow a philosopher's beard.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
