A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

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.]

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

By hooke or crooke.

By hooke or crooke.

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

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

By all that's good and glorious.

By all that's good and glorious.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.