As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

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

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

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

To build castles in Spain.

To build castles in Spain.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

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 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.]