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To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
This is a pretty flimflam.
This is a pretty flimflam.
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.]
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
With tooth and nail.
With tooth and nail.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
