Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

As cold as cucumbers.

As cold as cucumbers.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.