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Flying Colors

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noun

  1. Alternative spelling of flying colours.

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He could pass the physical examination with flying colors, and Ryer, who had become the secretary of the Polk Street Improvement Club, promised the requisite political “pull.”
Frank NorrisMcTeague: A Story of San FranciscoProject Gutenberg ebook #165
Marion's method of managing the militia -- sends the author on another expedition against the tories -- anecdote of Mr. F. Kinloch -- curious dream of black Jonathan, and fortunate escape of Mr. Kinloch -- the author's party surprised by the British, but come off with flying colors.
M. L. (Mason Locke) WeemsThe Life of General Francis MarionProject Gutenberg ebook #846