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.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

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.]

Diamonds cut diamonds.

Diamonds cut diamonds.

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.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.