come through/pass with flying colours

British & Australian, American & Australian

to pass an examination with a very high score or to complete a difficult activity very successfully.

She took her university entrance exam in December and passed with flying colours.

The officer training was gruelling, but he came through with flying colours.

• it's high time
• It's just not cricket!
• It's just one of those things.
• It's just one thing after another!
• It's more than my job's worth.
• It's no good crying over spilt milk.
• It's no skin off my nose.
• it's no skin off nose
• it's no skin off your nose
• It's not cricket!
• It's not over until the fat lady sings.
• it's not rocket science
• it's no use
• It's no use crying over spilt milk.
• it's no wonder
• it's now or never
• It's now or never.
• it's one thing after another
• It's one thing after another!
• It's raining cats and dogs!
• it's swings and roundabouts
• it stands to reason
• It's the same old story.
• it's the same old story
• It's the story of my life.