To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.