pass with flying colors

Example Sentences

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It was as though I had agonized over an exam, prepared for the worst, then passed with flying colors in spite of myself.

From Literature

The week was punctuated by tests, all of which the ship passed with flying colors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trailing at halftime for the first time all season, Palisades faced its toughest test so far and passed with flying colors to stay unbeaten Friday night in San Pedro.

From Los Angeles Times

When it came to the "One Hand Clapping" sessions, McCartney wanted to test Wings’ roadworthiness, an exam that the post-Beatles outfit passed with flying colors.

From Salon

As a healthy nurse, she had always done the tests along with the patients, and passed with flying colors.

From Seattle Times