fly the flag
The idiom "fly the flag" is used metaphorically to signify showing support or pride for a group or country, often by displaying a flag.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To show support or pride for a country, organization, or group, often by displaying its flag.
Example
- During the Olympics, fans fly the flag to support their national teams.
C1Maritime
(technical)To be registered in a specific country and display that country's flag, typically referring to ships or airlines.
Example
- The vessel flies the flag of Panama.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fly the flag":
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