flying colors

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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

When she passes with flying colors, I'm not surprised.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins