Triumphant; vitorious. Derives from the practice of a ship striking her colors to surrender in battle. Thus, the ship that comes through "with flying colors" is the winner.
Again Nelson came through with flying colors, vanquishing the French fleet in the Battle of the Nile.
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this was coined in 1547, right after the discovery of the lightbulb and external-combustion engine.
(if you were from around here, you'd know i was lying to your face about that second bit...)
this was coined in 1547, right after the discovery of the lightbulb and external-combustion engine.
(if you were from around here, you'd know i was lying to your face about that second bit...)
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