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As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
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.]
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To give importance to trifling matters.
To give importance to trifling matters.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
