词汇 | come pass with flying colours |
释义 | Idiom come pass with flying colourscome through/pass with flying colours British & Australian, American & Australian to pass an examination with a very high score or to complete a difficult activity very successfully.She took her university entrance exam in December and passed with flying colours.The officer training was gruelling, but he came through with flying colours. pass (something) with flying colorsTo win, achieve, or accomplish something exceptionally well or very successfully. Said especially of a test, examination, or training of some kind. Samantha was rather nervous taking her final exam, but she passed with flying colors! Your brother passed his apprenticeship with flying colors. He'll be a master builder in no time! with flying colors, pass withAlso, come through with flying colors. Win, succeed, as in She came through the bar exam with flying colors. This expression alludes to a victorious ship sailing with its flags high. [Late 1600s] |
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