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From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
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.]
As good as a play.
As good as a play.
With tooth and nail.
With tooth and nail.
