As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

The coast was clear.

The coast was clear.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

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

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

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.