2007-08-01 08:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It comes from the Services.. your "colours" were the flag of the regiment, ship whatever. To have your colours flying was a sign of success. English ships would go into battle with colours flying, letting their enemy know just who they were fighting. Hope this helps.
2007-08-01 08:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by SKCave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's like saying festival time as when jets fly in the air spreading colours on national festivals.
2007-08-01 15:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by aWellWisher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where the expression came from, but I've always felt complimented since that means you had no troubles passing!
2007-08-01 15:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by swimbike21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't just squeek by with a passing grade, you aced it. Just a nice compliment to give someone.
2007-08-01 15:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by dcc045 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋