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with flying colors

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with flying colors

(American spelling, idiomatic) Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
He passed the test with flying colors, as everyone had expected.

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We had a very exhaustive, extensive search for the guy that is going lead our football team over the next few years. We spent about two months in an in-depth interview process, and Bret came out with flying colors. We are absolutely thrilled that he is our head coach. Ron Jaworski

Biden needed to notch the Palmetto State into his column, and he delivered with flying colors, winning every single county and 76% of the delegates. Source: Internet

At the end of the day, however, is very much a book for fans -- and with several years' worth of information, it succeeds at that with flying colors. Source: Internet

Either they succeed with flying colors or fail spectacularly. Source: Internet

In real life, Diana did win over the Windsors and passed their "Balmoral Test" with flying colors. Source: Internet

And Ms. Bamenga’s lawyer, Mr. Lurie, said the two jails where she was held had passed ICE inspections “with flying colors.” Source: Internet

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