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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.
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.]
To grow a philosopher's beard.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
Through thick and thin.
Through thick and thin.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
