flying colours
Britishplural noun
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She then passed the initial test "with flying colours".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
"It's a review that some countries will fail, and others will pass with flying colours."
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
After nine straight wins against lesser opposition, England passed the true test of their development with flying colours and four tries amid a delirious atmosphere at Allianz Stadium.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
This was a test for Elon Musk’s new Twitter - and it’s hard to say the site passed with flying colours.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2024
But, all things considered, the Police had come off with flying colours, and all hands were in high spirits.
From Harley Greenoak's Charge by Bertram Mitford
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