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.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

The asses' bridge.
[Lat., Pons Asinorum.]

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

Make ducks and drakes with shillings.

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.

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.