pass with flying colors
pass with flying colors
To win, achieve, or accomplish something exceptionally well or very successfully. Said especially of a test, examination, or training of some kind. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pass" and "with" to specify what has been passed. Primarily heard in US. Samantha was rather nervous taking her final exam, but she passed with flying colors! Your brother passed his apprenticeship with flying colors. He'll be a master builder in no time!
See also: color, flying, pass
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
with flying colors, pass with
Also, come through with flying colors. Win, succeed, as in She came through the bar exam with flying colors. This expression alludes to a victorious ship sailing with its flags high. [Late 1600s]
See also: flying, pass
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- come through (something) with flying colors
- pass with flying colours
- with flying colors, pass with
- come through
- coming through
- a whale of a
- rivet counter
- tech-nerd
- Mary Sue
- caviar to the general