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词汇 keep the flag flying
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idiomkeep the flag flying1 to continue to support an idea, follow a plan etc, especially when things become more difficult or the idea or plan is not as popular as it once was:Although the number of training programs have declined in the last few decades, one Alabama textile factory has kept the flag flying.Reverend Morrison has kept the evangelical flag flying in the community with services, healing sessions and seminars.2 BrE to achieve success for your team, country etc by playing well in a sport:The Cherry and Whites kept the flag flying for English rugby with their runaway win.

keep the flag flying

To support, defend, and/or promote or highlight the positive characteristics of someone or something. The senator has been keeping the flag flying for this issue for years, and it is finally starting to pick up steam. My country is often a target for insults or gibes abroad, so whenever I go traveling I make a point to keep the flag flying for it.

keep the flag flying

If you keep the flag flying, you do something to show your support for a group to which you belong, or to show your support for something that you agree with. Meghan Delahunt is keeping the flag flying for Scotland in the Best First Book category. It's important that artists keep the flag of tolerance flying.

keep the flag flying

1 represent your country or organization, especially when abroad. 2 show continued commitment to something, especially in the face of adversity.
This expression comes from the practice in naval warfare of lowering the flag on a defeated ship to signify a wish to surrender.

keep the ˈflag flying

continue to support an idea, a principle, an activity, etc. which is in danger of disappearing: They try to keep the flag flying in the British film industry.There are only two of us left now to keep the flag flying.
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