2006-09-07 17:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by darkspirit 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Heres one that has not been mentioned;
Flying colors is a term used for outlaw bikers that belong to a club, like the Hell's Angels.
They all have the same "patches" or colors on their jackets.
2006-09-10 16:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by jv1104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success" - so you would say - he won the marathon with flying colors or his play took off with flying colors - but the answer about the nautical flags is correct as well
2006-09-08 00:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by PP4865 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It represent the group and it is important because the banner is for everyone to recognize among other groups.
And on other meaning, it represent a high excellence in the field of concern and it is important because it reflect the standard of quality it would be.
2006-09-08 00:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by wacky_racer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etymology: based on the small and colorful flags flown (= hung in the wind) on boats and ships in a race or when coming into port
2006-09-08 00:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by Paladin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Flying Colors" is a nautical term. It referred to flying a flag to identify your country, purpose, origin, etc. (the infamous scull and crossbones, for example.) In today's language it refers to showing your loyalty to country, school, club, etc.
2006-09-08 00:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you fly your colors, you're raising the flag because you're proud of it.
2006-09-08 00:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by bobemac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means to do something really well.like maybe pass an exam or a test beautifully.
2006-09-08 02:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by iseoluwaajayi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋