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.

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.

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.]

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.