Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

A flea in his ear.

A flea in his ear.

This is a pretty flimflam.

This is a pretty flimflam.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

To give importance to trifling matters.

To give importance to trifling matters.

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.]