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

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

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

Needle in a bottle of hay.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

As cold as cucumbers.

As cold as cucumbers.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.