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By all that's good and glorious.
By all that's good and glorious.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
No better than you should be.
No better than you should be.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
As good as a play.
As good as a play.
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.]
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 throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
