As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

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 drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.