To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

As good as a play.

As good as a play.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.