To build castles in Spain.

To build castles in Spain.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

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 be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

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

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.]

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.