Flynn

Related to Flynn: In Like Flynn

be in like Flynn

To be in a position to gain success or acceptance. The phrase refers to 20th-century actor Errol Flynn. Oh, you're in like Flynn now if the popular girls like you!
See also: Flynn, like

in like Flynn

Having gained success or acceptance. The phrase refers to 20th-century actor Errol Flynn. Oh, you're in like Flynn now if the popular girls like you!
See also: Flynn, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in like Flynn

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL
If you are in like Flynn, you do something quickly and with great enthusiasm. `If I thought I could win the leadership election, I would be in like Flynn,' Mr Rudd said.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

be in like Flynn

seize an opportunity; be successful. Australian
The Flynn referred to in this expression is Errol Flynn, the Australian-born actor, who had a reputation as a notable playboy.
1987 Kathy Lette Girls' Night Out Russell brightened. ‘Really?’ I'm in, he thought to himself. I'm in like Flynn. ‘You really see it that way?’ He slid his arms around her.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in like Flynn

1. mod. successful, in a variety of contexts, sex being the major one. (The in can be construed to be the in of in coitu. Not to be confused with the James Coburn movie, In Like Flint. This Flynn is associated with Errol Flynn, the late film actor, but appears to have occurred earlier.) A few nice words, a bit of bubble, and you’re in like Flynn.
2. mod. an elaboration of in, in any of its senses. You got the role! You’re in! You’re in like Flynn!
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

in like Flynn

To be very successful. Most authorities believe the expression refers to the Australian actor Errol Flynn’s sexual prowess. Although slightly earlier examples of the usage have been found, after 1945 it clearly referred to Errol Flynn. Today it is primarily used figuratively, as in the AM Law Daily’s headline, “In Like Flynn: FCC Hires ICO Global GC to Oversee Comcast-NBC Merger Review” (May 20, 2010).
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • be in like Flynn
  • in like Flynn
  • off the reservation
  • like Grant took Richmond
  • carry a Chinaman on (one's) back
  • have a Chinaman at (one's) neck
  • have a Chinaman on (one's) back
  • a woman's work is never done
  • blow (someone or something) to kingdom come
  • blow to kingdom come
References in periodicals archive
Flynn now contends he relied on attorneys' advice when filing the lobbying paperwork with the Justice Department and that he did not knowingly file false information.
Trial begins with high stakes for U.S.-Turkey ties
Prosecutors did not identify the people with whom Flynn was in touch nor did they describe the exact conversations.
Judge orders Flynn portion of Mueller report be unredacted
Flynn, 59, a retired three-star general whose military career spanned 33 years, pleaded guilty a year ago to lying to FBI agents about his conversations with the Russian ambassador, Sergey I.
Judge Postpones Sentencing of Flynn After Harshly Rebuking Him
Throughout the fall of 2016, while Flynn served publicly as a key surrogate and foreign policy adviser to US President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, prosecutors say he and business partner Bijan Kian took hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Turkish government to push for the extradition from the US of dissident cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Michael Flynn, lies and the Turkish connection
Also on Monday, two of Flynn's business associates were (https://www.npr.org/2018/12/17/677425728/2-associates-of-michael-flynn-charged-in-alleged-scheme-to-smear-turkish-cleric) charged  with illegally lobbying to pressure the U.S.
Special Counsel Rejects Flynn Playing The Victim Card Ahead Of Sentencing
"The Davis family and their team of great operators built a fantastic business over 50 years and we're privileged to be the ones to shepherd the US Beef restaurants into their next phase,"said Greg Flynn, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Flynn Restaurant Group.
US Beef sells 368 Arby's outlets to Flynn Restaurants
Less than three days later, Flynn - who has drink and drugs problems - arrived at her parents' house shouting and banging on the door, breaching the restraining order.
'I am giving you a chance you barely deserve' - judge; gran, 36, who attacked her parents was ordered by judge to stay away - but returned within just three days
Because Flynn was such a popular part of the Kelly's team for customers who visit the store, Lisa thought putting him on the company Facebook page would be another way to engage their base.
A Cat Walked Into a Hardware Store
Flynn's Following this, Flynn sent his victim nasty texts, phone calls and voicemails between November last year and January this year.
Ex-soldier walks free despite vile threats to kill kids
And a threatening world it is, as Flynn and Ledeen see imminent existential challenges from terror groups such as ISIS and Hezbollah, plus rogue nations such as Iran, Russia, North Korea, China, Venezuela, Cuba, and Bolivia.
The Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War against Radical Islam and Its Allies
"The emails directly contradict how the White House tried to portray Flynn -- as someone who acted alone," reported CNN.
Emails reveal Flynn's Russia connection
MICHAEL Flynn's guilty plea is one thing, but the ex-National Security Adviser turning on Donald Trump is quite another.
Flynn turning on old pal is a very big deal; ANALYSIS
DONALD Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn has said a senior member of the president's transition team directed him to make contact with Russian officials in December 2016.
Flynn: I made false statements to FBI; EX-TRUMP AIDE PLEADS GUILTY
DONALD Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn is willing to testify the US president told him to contact Russia before taking office.
TRUMP TOLD ME TO CONTACT RUSSIANS; FORMER AIDE'S BOMBSHELL Ex-national security adviser to testify over Moscow meddling
DONALD Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, becoming the first Trump White House official to face criminal charges and admit guilt in a wide-ranging election investigation.
Ex-adviser Flynn points finger ATTRUMP team as he admits lying to FBI