Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

To drink away sorrow.

To drink away sorrow.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

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.]

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

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

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

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.