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

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

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.