met vlag en wimpel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, with flag and pennant. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. More on the origin of this metaphor

Adverb

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met vlag en wimpel

  1. (idiomatic) with flying colors (extremely well)
    Synonym: glansrijk
    Hij is met vlag en wimpel geslaagd voor zijn examen.He passed his exam with flying colors.