As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

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

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

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Put himself upon his good behavior.