Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

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 nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.

As good as a play.

As good as a play.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

To cut a whetstone with a razor.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.