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To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]
The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]
As leopard feels at home with leopard.
As leopard feels at home with leopard.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
