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To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.
Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As leopard feels at home with leopard.
As leopard feels at home with leopard.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
