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.]

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

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

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

As good as a play.

As good as a play.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.