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fly the flag

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To be registered in a particular country and display that country's flag as a result. (of a ship, airline etc)
  2. To support one's country enthusiastically.
    idiomatic

Examples

“Now they are the English champions, flying the flag for their country in Europe’s premier club competition and managed by a 53‑year‑old who only got the job on Sunday night.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

fly the freak flag fly the nest fly too close to the sun fly under the radar fly up fly upon

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