[Idiom] WITH FLYING COLORS. - Learn to Describe Outstanding Success!

With great success.

To pass or succeed "with flying colors" means to do so excellently or very well. Historically, ships would come back to port with their flags flying to signal victory. Today, we use this phrase to denote triumph or achieving something with outstanding results.

Example Sentences

1. She passed the exam with flying colors.

   She passed the exam with excellent results.

2. Tom graduated with flying colors.

   Tom graduated with outstanding marks.

3. After weeks of hard work, the project team completed their presentation with flying forgathersahead of the big meeting.

   After weeks of hard work, the project team excelled in their presentation ahead of the big meeting.