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flying colors

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

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

The week was punctuated by tests, all of which the ship passed with flying colors.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 23, 2025

For the Palisades boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams, they’ve made it through with flying colors.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 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

In the days that followed, the Putnam proved herself with flying colors.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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