Within a stone's throw of it.

Within a stone's throw of it.

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 clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

As leopard feels at home with leopard.

As leopard feels at home with leopard.

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.