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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.
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.]
Needle in a bottle of hay.
Needle in a bottle of hay.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
With tooth and nail.
With tooth and nail.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
To build castles in Spain.
To build castles in Spain.
