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To pass with flying colors means to perform very well in a test, challenge, or task.
The phrase comes from naval traditions, where a ship returning from a successful mission would sail with its flags - or colors - flying.
The phrase comes from naval traditions, where a ship returning from a successful mission would sail with its flags - or colors - flying.
She studied hard for the exam and passed with flying colors.