with flying colors, pass with
Also, come through with flying colors. Win, succeed, as in She came through the bar exam with flying colors. This expression alludes to a victorious ship sailing with its flags high. [Late 1600s]
Words nearby with flying colors, pass with
with all one's heart,
with an eye to,
with bad grace,
with bated breath,
with bells on,
with flying colors, pass with,
with good grace,
with half a heart,
with interest,
with it, be,
with one arm tied behind one's back