Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

Within a stone's throw of it.

Within a stone's throw of it.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.