Meaning of 'Fly the flag'
What does the saying 'Fly the flag' mean?
Idiom: Fly the flag
Meaning:
If someone flies the flag, they represent or support their country.
('Wave the flag' and 'show the flag' are alternative forms of this idiom)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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