With Flying Colors是什么意思？

With Flying Colors Elliot won the debate with flying colors. Amanda passed the SAT with flying colors, since she got 2200 Germany won the World Cup with flying colors, since they conceded only 3 goals. Definition: to succeed easily Etymology: Military term probably derived from how different sides had a flag bearer or color bearer. It was an important job since it allowed troops to orientate themselves; Winning without the flag bearer was shameful but possible. Winning with flag bearer still alive and flying the color gave rise to the term "pass with flying colors Thrown in deep end Cameron was forced to interview Zhang Yimou, the first day into his job. He was definitely thrown into the deep end. Mary was thrown into the deep end after being asked to perform a surgery before graduating from Medical school. Kenneth was thrown into the deep end after being asked to fly a 747 even though he only knew how to fly small planes. Definition: to pushed into a job or challenge without proper preparation Etymology: Derived from putting children who couldn't swim in the deep end of the pool. Taking flak Greg took flak from his boss for being lazy at work The sailor took flak from his captain for ignoring orders Mr. Robinson took flak from his wife for always coming home late for dinner Definition: to take criticism Etymology: Derived form the WW2 German anti aircraft gun called a flak cannon. When American bombers flew over Germany we would say they were taking flak. This migrated to mean taking criticism.