From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

To build castles in Spain.

To build castles in Spain.

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

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

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

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 swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.