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Monday, 9 September 2013

With flying colours.


Today’s Idiom: with flying colours.

Origin: In the past, ships used to arrive at the port with flags after a long journey.

Meaning: with good performance.

Usage: I pray all of you will pass your exams with flying colours.

Wrong Usage: My ward passed her exams in flying colour.

General Note: You should not replace with with  in. You should also know that it is colours, but not colour.

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