flying colors

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈflaɪɪŋ ˈkʌlɚz/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
fly•ing col•ors /ˈflaɪɪŋ ˈkʌlɚz/USA pronunciation  n. [plural]
  1. outstanding success;
    triumph:He passed the test with flying colors.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
fly′ing col′ors, 
  1. overwhelming victory;
    triumph;
    success:He passed the test with flying colors.
  • 1700–10

'flying colors' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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