The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

By hooke or crooke.

By hooke or crooke.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

As cold as cucumbers.

As cold as cucumbers.