As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

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

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

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

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

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