with flying colours
/wɪð ˌflaɪɪŋ ˈkʌləz/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
very successfully, especially in a test
Examples
- 1Aisha passed her driving test with flying colours on the first attempt.
- 2Our little café came through its first inspection with flying colours.
- 3Leo was worried about his piano exam, but he passed with flying colours and got a distinction.
- 4Did the new website pass all the tests with flying colours, or are there still problems?
- 5Priya came through her first review with flying colours: top scores in every area.
Grammar
The phrase does not change. It usually follows verbs such as pass or come through. American spelling is colors.
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