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24 Mar 2003, 12:36

The phrase "passed with flying colours" come about?

25 Mar 2003, 05:37

is it a naval thing?

25 Mar 2003, 05:49

It originates from the idea of who made it off the battlefield with their flag still flying, or in other words, who won the battle.

26 Mar 2003, 09:55

Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes It originates from the idea of who made it off the battlefield with their flag still flying, or in other words, who won the battle.

you may be wrong, and you may be right, but moneys short and time is tight.

26 Mar 2003, 10:04

Originally posted by DoN > Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes It originates from the idea of who made it off the battlefield with their flag still flying, or in other words, who won the battle.

time is tight.

Booker T & the MGs. Quality.

26 Mar 2003, 10:24

I invented the phrase, I'm Willy Shakespeare :p