George Chapman ( 5 of 35 )
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 be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
Young men think old men are fools; but old men know young men are
fools.
Young men think old men are fools; but old men know young men are
fools.
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.]
