flying colors

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 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

Ten years after immigrating, my parents passed their naturalization tests with flying colors.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

For my part, I passed with flying colors the screens for gestational diabetes and hypertension.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

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

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins