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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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