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I don't want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don't want to fly the flag for being too thin, either.
Martine McCutcheon

Meaning of "fly the flag" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLY THE FLAG

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLY THE FLAG

fly half
fly high
fly in amber
fly in the face of
fly in the ointment
fly kick
fly killer
fly net
fly off the handle
fly on the wall
fly orchid
fly press
Fly River
fly rod
fly sheet
fly spray
fly swat
fly swatter
fly the coop
fly way

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLY THE FLAG

beflag
black flag
chequered flag
corner flag
cornflag
flag
national flag
oflag
quarantine flag
rainbow flag
red flag
reflag
show the flag
signal flag
strike the flag
sweet flag
the flag
Union flag
white flag
yellow flag

Synonyms and antonyms of fly the flag in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «fly the flag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLY THE FLAG

Find out the translation of fly the flag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fly the flag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fly the flag» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

悬挂国旗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enarbolar el pabellón
570 millions of speakers

English

fly the flag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ध्वज फहराने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رفع العلم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

флагом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arvorar a bandeira
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফ্ল্যাশ উড়ে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le drapeau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terbang bendera
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

die Flagge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

旗を掲げる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

깃발을 비행
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fly flag
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

treo cờ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொடி பறக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ध्वज उडवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bayrağı uçurmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

la bandiera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pływania pod banderą
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прапором
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

arboreze pavilionul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φέρουν τη σημαία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vlieg die vlag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flagg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fly flagget
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fly the flag

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLY THE FLAG»

The term «fly the flag» is regularly used and occupies the 68.339 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLY THE FLAG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fly the flag

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QUOTES WITH «FLY THE FLAG»

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Martine McCutcheon
I don't want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don't want to fly the flag for being too thin, either.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLY THE FLAG»

Discover the use of fly the flag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fly the flag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Collection of Confusible Phrases
... would be 'to break a fly upon the wheel'. fly the flag keep the flag flying fly the flag - (also: show the flag) declare one's loyalties (by attending an event); support or represent one's country: Diplomats are rushing to fly the flag again as part of ...
Yuri Dolgopolov, 2004
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International Law: A Dictionary
A ship may also fly the flag of an intergovernmental organization (84). Art. 93 of the LOS Convention expressly grants ships employed on the official service of the UN, its specialized agencies, or the International Atomic Energy Agency the right ...
Boleslaw Adam Boczek, 2005
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
113, 1994 » fly the flag to appeal a conviction in hope of a reduced sentence AUSTRALIA • — (Sydney) Bulletin, 26th April 1975 » fly the kite to defraud, to cheat, especially by passing a fraudulent cheque or by obtaining and dishonouring a ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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A Dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms ...
2. a flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent: A fly-sheet is desirable in heavy rain, but none have been designed which will stand up to a strong wind. fly the flag • keep the flag flying fly the ...
Yuri Dolgopolov, 2010
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Modern Seamanship
Sportfishing boats may fly the flag aft of a tower to keep it clear of fishing lines. A powerboat with a gaff on its signal mast may fly the U.S. flag from the gaff while underway. The U.S. and foreign flags should be displayed only between the hours ...
Don Dodds, 2002
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Maritime Work Law Fundamentals: Responsible Shipowners, ...
In no case shall any such Party impose requirements in respect of seafarers serving on board ships entitled to fly the flag of another Party in excess of those of the Convention in respect of ships not engaged on near-coastal voyages. 2 With  ...
Iliana Christodoulou-Varotsi, Dmitry A. Pentsov, 2007
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The International Law Commission 1949-1998: Volume One: The ...
Nevertheless, for purposes of recognition of the national character of the ship by other States, there must exist a genuine link between the State and the ship. 2. A merchant ship's right to fly the flag of a State is evidenced by documents issued ...
Arthur Watts, 1999
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Report of and Papers Presented at the Expert Consultation on ...
Indeed, in so-called "dual registry" situations, which can arise when a vessel already registered in one State obtains the entitlement to fly the flag of another State on the basis of a bareboat charter arrangement, the distinction between ...
‎2001
9
The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and ...
fly the flag to appeal against a conviction in hope ofa reduced sentence AUSTRALIA, 1975. < fly the kite to defraud, to cheat, especially by passing a fraudulent cheque or by obtaining and dishonouring a credit arrangement UK, 1968 . < fly the ...
Terry Victor, Tom Dalzell, 2007
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The Law of War and Neutrality at Sea
A vessel entitled to fly the flag of an enemy state and therefore having an enemy nationality may be regarded in every instance as bearing enemy character. But although the owners of a vessel are always bound by the flag they have chosen to ...
Robert W. Tucker, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLY THE FLAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fly the flag is used in the context of the following news items.
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One man's perspective after a lifetime under the Confederate flag …
Some would fly the flag and vandalize the school with graffiti that was hateful, then fly the flag as an exclamation point. “One time they cut the ... «The Herald, Jul 15»
2
History of the Confederate flag in South Carolina … - Washington Post
Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee says South Carolina should decide whether to fly the flag. May 2010: Only two of the six ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Steben: Wave the flag proudly - The Journal Times
I'm always amazed when a holiday rolls around, especially one to do with our nation, why more people don't fly the flag? My grandparents ... «Journal Times, Jul 15»
4
Barry Binkley, Jr., Was Robbed And Vandalized Because Of The …
For continuing to fly the flag — and facing the pushback — do you think people like Barry Binkley, Jr., are instigators or victims? Sound off in the ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
5
'Take a stand': Glencoe restaurant begins flying Christian flag
I feel like I'm a private businessman and it's my right to fly the flag." The decision has been popular so far, he said. Word says he's already had ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
6
Another Confederate flag makes appearance in Minnesota parade
"You would really fly the flag of a group that was trying to split" the nation? Ruud, who runs a small marketing firm, likes to take pictures of good ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
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A volunteer firefighter is suspended after flying the Confederate flag …
He said that the controversy was a “difficult situation” because it is “within [Nielsen's] right” to fly the flag, which he agreed was “a part of history.”. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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British driving licences to carry Union Jack so UK motorists can 'fly
Ministers said the changes meant that UK motorists will be able to 'fly the flag with pride' on the photo-card element of their licence. They hoped ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Fans fly Confederate flag at Speedway despite plea from officials
Fan Steve Barnier he's glad to have the freedom to fly the flag. “The reason we live in this country is to be able to have that freedom to fly the ... «WFTV Orlando, Jul 15»
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Snapshot: Collector doesn't just fly the flag for the Fourth
Tom Schiera sits with a small portion of his prolific flag collection. His inventory includes about 100 framed flags and several hundred unframed ... «Kenosha News, Jul 15»

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