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To grow a philosopher's beard.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Within a stone's throw of it.
Within a stone's throw of it.
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.]
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
Something given that way.
Something given that way.
