Meaning of 'Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes'
What does the saying 'Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' mean?
Idiom: Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes
Meaning:
This idiom is used to suggest trying out an idea to see if people accept it.
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