fly the flag



fly/show/wave the flag

to support or to represent your country (often + for ) In the absence of any other Italian film directors, Mr Infascelli bravely flew the flag for his country.
See also: flag, fly

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ieronimus-Late Roman
Salambek-Chechen
EsmÉes-MAY (Dutch)English, Dutch
Nabuchodonosor-Biblical Latin
Chester['tʃestə]
Carmel['kɑ:mel]