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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.]

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As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

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

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

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To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

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Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

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This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.

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With tooth and nail.

With tooth and nail.

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To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

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A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

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