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Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.
Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.
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.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Something given that way.
Something given that way.
