with flying colors

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And this time around, recent form suggests the Americans should pass the test with flying colors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

When it came to the "One Hand Clapping" sessions, McCartney wanted to test Wings’ roadworthiness, an exam that the post-Beatles outfit passed with flying colors.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

For my part, I passed with flying colors the screens for gestational diabetes and hypertension.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

This is a tricky set of challenges, and Ganis comes through with flying colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2023

“My Datsun”—Mum offered some braised celery to Aunt Alice, who made a No thanks gesture—“passed its MOT with flying colors last week.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell