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As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
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.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
Made no more bones.
Made no more bones.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]