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Englishwith flying colors
Meaning: Triumphantly; victoriously.
Example: “She passed her driving test with flying colors.”
Equivalents in other languages
Russian: на славу (na slavu) Literally: To glory
Origin: Large ships often sailed into ports with their flags (colors) raised and flying in the wind. This image of glory and victory was eventually extended to any event through which one became triumphant.
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