pass with flying colors

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Definition

Verb phrase: - To succeed or perform in an exceptionally impressive and outstanding manner, especially on a test, examination, or other challenging task. It implies not just passing, but doing so with a very high score or level of excellence.

Usage

This phrase is used to describe a significant and unambiguous success, typically in an academic, professional, or formal testing context. It emphasizes the ease and quality of the achievement.

Examples
  • After months of diligent study, she passed the bar exam with flying colors.
  • The new software prototype passed all its stress tests with flying colors.
  • We were confident he would pass the interview with flying colors, and he did.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase can sometimes be used metaphorically for non-test situations where someone meets a challenge exceptionally well.
    • Example: "The emergency response team passed their first major crisis with flying colors."
Variants and Related Words
  • Ace (verb): To perform excellently on a test. (e.g., )
  • Sail through (phrasal verb): To succeed easily. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Excel at
  • Triumph in
  • Come through with flying colors
Related Idioms
  • With flying colors: This adverbial phrase is the core component and can be used with other verbs of success.
    • Example: "He completed the project with flying colors."
Verb
  1. succeed at easily
    • She sailed through her exams
    • You will pass with flying colors
    • She nailed her astrophysics course

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