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词组 flag
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flag
Theme: ARREST
tr. to arrest someone.
The cop flagged Tracy for soliciting.They flagged Bob for speeding even though he was a judge.
Theme: FAILURE
1.
tr. to fail a course.
Pat flagged English again.I'm afraid I flagged algebra.
2.
n. the grade of F.
I'll get a flag on algebra for the semester.I got three flags and an A.
flag
1. noun
1
a criminal gang's lookout US, 1949.
2
while injecting a drug into a vein, the flow of blood up into the syringe, indicating that the vein has been pierced US, 1989.
3
a variable which changes value when a certain condition is reached US, 1991.
4
in gambling, a wager of 23 bets consisting of four selections UK, 2001.
5
the grade 'F' US, 1968.
6
the ground floor of a tiered prison cellblock US, 1992.
7
a one-pound note AUSTRALIA, 1989. have the flags outto experience the bleed period of the menstrual cycle AUSTRALIA, 1968. have your flag in portto experience the bleed period of the menstrual cycle US, 1966. the flag is up; the red flag is upexperiencing the bleed period of the menstrual cycle US, 1980
2. verb
1
to label or categorise someone US, 1992.
2
in the military, to make an entry on a soldier's record which will prevent further promotion US, 1970.
3
to give a student in college a notification of academic deficiency US, 1968.
4
to display or wear prominently (a handkerchief or other symbol of sexual taste) US, 1896.
5
to wear an article of clothing signifying gang membership US, 1995.
6
to arrest US, 1927.
7
to fail (a test or course) US, 1965.
8
to skip, as in missing a class US, 1997
idiomflagsth is like waving/holding a red flag in front of a bull AmEAmEused in order to say that doing or saying a particular thing will definitely make someone angry or upset:As soon as I say "don't do it," it's like holding a red flag in front of a bull. She just does the exact opposite.Legally, the new tax proposal can be accepted without a popular vote, "and that," Likins said, "is like waving a red flag in front of a bull to taxpayers' groups."BrE = sth is (like) a red rag to a bullkeep the flag flying1 to continue to support an idea, follow a plan etc, especially when things become more difficult or the idea or plan is not as popular as it once was:Although the number of training programs have declined in the last few decades, one Alabama textile factory has kept the flag flying.Reverend Morrison has kept the evangelical flag flying in the community with services, healing sessions and seminars.2 BrE to achieve success for your team, country etc by playing well in a sport:The Cherry and Whites kept the flag flying for English rugby with their runaway win.a red flag AmEAmEspoken something that makes you realize that a system is not working correctly or that something illegal is happening:This case represents the largest bank fraud in history, and we see it as a red flag for the future. It cannot be allowed to happen again.Something about his voice on the phone sent up a red flag - it sounded like Miller himself, pretending to be someone else.wave/show the white flagto show that you accept that you have been defeated:By 1 a.m. the Conservatives were beginning to show the white flag.We've just started to see some progress in fighting the drugs problem - why wave the white flag and legalize them now?wrap/drape yourself in the flag AmEAmEto do something that seems to show great loyalty for your country but which is actually done to gain an advantage for yourself:Political advisers know how easy it is to get votes by wrapping their candidates in the flag.Cluny claimed, "If you can drape yourself in the flag and send a message that supports your business, then that's brilliant advertising."
phraseflag[flagged, flagged, flagging]
flag down
flag down sthflag sth down to make a vehicle stop by waving at its driver: I went outside and flagged down a taxi. The police were flagging down motorists and questioning them. SIMILAR TO: wave down
flag up
flag up sth BrE to attract people's attention to a particular idea, subject etc, or inform them about it: The conference was an opportunity to flag up Scottish concerns across the European Parliamentary scene.

flag

1. verb, slang To arrest someone. The police will flag all of us if they catch us drinking—we are underage, you know.
2. verb, slang To fail something. You better study hard, or you'll flag this exam.
3. noun, slang The grade of F on something. You better study hard or you'll get a flag on this exam.
4. noun, slang A bandana worn to show one's gang affiliation. What color flag is that kid wearing?

flag

1. tv. to fail a course. Pat flagged English again.
2. n. the grade of F. I’ll get a flag on algebra for the semester.
3. tv. to arrest someone. (see also flagged.) They flagged Bob for speeding even though he was a judge.
4. n. a headcloth or bandana, especially one that shows gang identity. (Streets.) The kid wore a “flag” that alerted the officers to the fact that he was a gang member.

flagged

mod. arrested. Sally was flagged, and she called her fixer to come get her out.
See:
  • a red flag
  • a red flag to a bull
  • a red rag to a bull
  • be like a red flag to a bull
  • drape (oneself) in the flag
  • flag
  • flag down
  • flagged
  • fly (one's) freak flag
  • fly the flag
  • fly/show/wave the flag
  • freak flag
  • hoist a/the white flag
  • keep the flag flying
  • Put the flags out
  • Put the flags out!
  • raise a red flag
  • raise the white flag
  • rally 'round the flag
  • red flag
  • red flag/rag to a bull, like a
  • red-flag term
  • show a/the white flag
  • show the flag
  • Spanish flag
  • strike (one's) flag
  • take the checkered flag
  • take the chequered flag
  • wave a/the white flag
  • wave the flag
  • white flag
  • white flag, hang out/show the
  • white flag, show the
  • wrap (oneself) in the flag
  • wrap yourself in the flag
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