flying colours
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Celtic passed the first half with flying colours.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Itauma burst on to the scene with a 23-second knockout in his 2023 debut and has passed every test with flying colours.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Four of the top five sides in the Premier League table have come unstuck against Bournemouth, but Liverpool underlined their title credentials by passing this tricky test with flying colours.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
Arsenal have been presented with examinations of different types on a regular basis in this impressive attempt to win a first title since 2004 - and they passed this one with flying colours.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2023
He had no settled policy further than to draw Firmstone out, get him to commit himself definitely while he, with no outward sign of yielding, could retreat with flying colours.
From The Blue Goose by Nason, Frank Lewis
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