Pass With Flying Colors Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Pass With Flying Colors Idiom mean?

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pass with flying colors What does pass with flying colors mean?	pass something easily and with a high score	I was able to pass the science test with flying colors.
pass with flying colors What does pass with flying colors mean?	to pass something easily and with a high score	I was able to pass the science test with flying colors.
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Like giving a donkey strawberries What does "Like giving a donkey strawberries" mean?	(UK) If something is like giving a donkey strawberries, people fail to appreciate its value.

blow the whistle (on someone) What does "blow the whistle (on someone)" mean?	to report someone's wrongdoing to the police or other authorities	The employee blew the whistle on the illegal practices of the company.
guard against (someone or something) What does "guard against (someone or something)" mean?	to take care to avoid someone or something	When we go to the beach we must guard against the hot sun.
What`s the big idea? What does "What`s the big idea?" mean?	Why did you do that?, What are you doing?	"What`s the big idea? Why are you using my bicycle?"
Monday morning quarterback What does "Monday morning quarterback" mean?	A Monday morning quarterback is someone who, with the benefit of hindsight, knows what should have been done in a situation.
Clutch at straws What does "Clutch at straws" mean?	If someone is in serious trouble and tries anything to help them, even though their chances of success are probably nil, they are clutching at straws.
off-color What does "off-color" mean?	in bad taste, rude	The man told an off-color joke at the party which made his wife very angry.

scout around for (someone or something) What does "scout around for (someone or something)" mean?	to search here and there and all over for someone or something	The company is scouting around for a new warehouse for their products.
thumb through (something) What does "thumb through (something)" mean?	to look through a book/magazine/newspaper without reading it carefully	I thumbed through several magazines while I was waiting for the dentist.
sit on (something) What does "sit on (something)" mean?	to hold someone or something back, to delay something	I am going to sit on my job application until I am sure that I want to apply for the new job.

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Pass With Flying Colors Idiom