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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.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
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.]
As good as a play.
As good as a play.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.
Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
