Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

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.]

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.