2007-03-23 22:10:15 · 12 answers · asked by Salvatore L 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means ...........
Supposed the passing mark is 35.
You scored 80 in the exam , so you apssed with flying colours, i.e., way above the passing mark or border line.
2007-03-23 22:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People use this term to wish people good luck in exams. "I hope you pass with flying colours!"
It means to pass the exam with good marks
2007-03-23 22:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by maltese_1992 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that one has passed with very good marks
2007-03-23 22:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The term comes from the prepare of a triumphant fleet crusing into port with flags flying from each and every of the mastheads. by making use of 1700 or so it became getting used figuratively, signifying any form of triumph."
2016-12-08 10:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might be wrong, but my understanding or theory is it dates back to old military custom where when cadets graduate with honors, they fly colorful flags up the flag pole..
2007-03-23 22:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that you not only met the requirements of the event, but far exceeded them. Good luck!!!
2007-03-23 22:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passed with flair or ease.
2007-03-23 22:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by iskray_redfur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
passed with high grades
2007-03-24 02:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by lola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
passed out successfully
2007-03-23 22:13:14 · answer #9 · answered by aruntech 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means you have a great score.in other words above average
2007-03-23 22:19:27 · answer #10 · answered by sonja h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋