show the flag

show the flag
fly/show/wave the flag to support or to represent your country.

In the absence of any other Italian film directors, Mr Infascelli bravely flew the flag for his country.

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  • show the flag — verb a) To display the flag of ones country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride. A few suggestions are given . . . maintaining an effective naval squadron to show the flag and protect American interests. b) Of a naval vessel or …   Wiktionary

  • show the flag —  Make an appearance out of a sense of duty …   A concise dictionary of English slang

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  • fly the flag — ● flag * * * fly/wave/show/the flag phrase to show that you support your country or organization Two players will fly the flag for Welsh golf in Europe next month. Thesaurus: community and the feeling of belong …   Useful english dictionary

  • wave the flag — fly/wave/show/the flag phrase to show that you support your country or organization Two players will fly the flag for Welsh golf in Europe next month. Thesaurus: community and the feeling of belonging to a communityhyponym …   Useful english dictionary

  • wave the flag — to defend and support someone or something. Marsalis waves the flag better than anyone and attracts new fans to jazz all the time. Brown s job is to show the flag for the president and remind voters that he is working for them. Usage notes: also… …   New idioms dictionary

  • fly the flag — If someone flies the flag, they represent or support their country. ( Wave the flag and show the flag are alternative forms of this idiom) …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • fly the flag —    If someone flies the flag, they represent or support their country. ( Wave the flag and show the flag are alternative forms of this idiom)   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Facing the Flag — infobox Book | name = Facing the Flag title orig = Face au drapeau translator = Cashel Hoey image caption = author = Jules Verne illustrator = Léon Benett cover artist = country = France language = French series = Voyages Extraordinaires #42… …   Wikipedia

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