flying colors

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Noun flying colors has 1 sense

flying colors, flying colours - complete success; "they passed inspection with flying colors"
--₁ is a kind of success

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Flying Colors

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: a term used to describe a great or impressive success

Usage:

She passed her exam with flying colors - scoring the highest marks in the class.
The team won the championship, finishing the season with flying colors.

Part of Speech: Verb (phrasal verb)

Sense: to successfully complete or accomplish a task or goal

Usage:

Despite facing numerous obstacles, she managed to pass her driving test with flying colors.
He finished the project with flying colors and received praise from his colleagues.

Part of Speech: Adjective (used before a noun)

Sense: characterized by great success and achievements

Usage:

She is a student with a flying colors record, excelling in both academics and extracurricular activities.
The company celebrated its tenth anniversary with a flying colors party.

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