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This is a pretty flimflam.
This is a pretty flimflam.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
No better than you should be.
No better than you should be.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.