A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

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

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

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.