Fly/show/wave the flag
verb
Display a country's flag, usually to show loyalty or patriotism.
On national holidays, we always fly the flag at our home to show our patriotism.
Often appears as...
- fly the flag proudly
- fly the flag on national holiday
verb
Represent or demonstrate support for a particular group or cause.
She always wears blue to show the flag for her political party during rallies.
Often appears as...
- show the flag for a cause
- show the flag at a rally
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To visit or make an appearance somewhere as a mark of support or commitment.
Despite his busy schedule, he made sure to wave the flag at the charity event.
Often appears as...
- wave the flag for solidarity
- wave the flag as a guest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
Display a country's flag, usually to show loyalty or patriotism.
On national holidays, we always fly the flag at our home to show our patriotism.
Often appears as...
- fly the flag proudly
- fly the flag on national holiday
verb
Represent or demonstrate support for a particular group or cause.
She always wears blue to show the flag for her political party during rallies.
Often appears as...
- show the flag for a cause
- show the flag at a rally
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To visit or make an appearance somewhere as a mark of support or commitment.
Despite his busy schedule, he made sure to wave the flag at the charity event.
Often appears as...
- wave the flag for solidarity
- wave the flag as a guest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Patriotic Acts
Used to express pride in belonging to a country or nationality, especially during significant national events.
The athletes flew the flag for their country at the Olympics.
Pro Tip 2/3Solidarity in Grief
Refers to showing collective sorrow, often observed by flying the nation's flag at half-mast.
The whole nation flew the flag at half-mast after the tragedy.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical importance of the flag can deepen the appreciation of this phrase's use.
They flew the flag on the anniversary of independence.
Pro Tip 1/3Patriotic Acts
Used to express pride in belonging to a country or nationality, especially during significant national events.
The athletes flew the flag for their country at the Olympics.
Pro Tip 2/3Solidarity in Grief
Refers to showing collective sorrow, often observed by flying the nation's flag at half-mast.
The whole nation flew the flag at half-mast after the tragedy.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical importance of the flag can deepen the appreciation of this phrase's use.
They flew the flag on the anniversary of independence.
Pro Tip 1/3Patriotic Acts
Used to express pride in belonging to a country or nationality, especially during significant national events.
The athletes flew the flag for their country at the Olympics.
Pro Tip 2/3Solidarity in Grief
Refers to showing collective sorrow, often observed by flying the nation's flag at half-mast.
The whole nation flew the flag at half-mast after the tragedy.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical importance of the flag can deepen the appreciation of this phrase's use.
They flew the flag on the anniversary of independence.
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