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flying colours

British

plural noun

conspicuous success; triumph

he passed his test with flying colours

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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

Scans and tests by doctors and psychologists followed but Seagrave passed with flying colours.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023

But having passed the five-part test with flying colours, they move on to a tournament that will truly determine this team's legacy.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

"I found it quite easy. I revised the theory questions and what they meant too, so I passed with flying colours and I then passed the practical test too."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022

Well, he was the original culprit; he must see her through the game with flying colours.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro

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