As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

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.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.