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Meaning of fly the flag | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be registered in a particular country and display that country's flag as a result. (of a ship, airline etc)
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.

See also

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