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flying colors

NOUN
thoroughly successful
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JPMorgan and Bank of America passed the tests with flying colors after the Federal Reserve last year began releasing details of the tests in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

But crises like this are tests of leadership, and CEO George Kurtz passed with flying colors.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

The team’s nine-player draft class passed with flying colors.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 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

Plus, we’d worked hard to get in all the driving hours I needed to get my license, and I’d passed with flying colors.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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