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
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
The resulting authenticity passed the verisimilitude test with flying colors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
I did not study because I was sick and yet I passed my exams with flying colors!
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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