strike (one's) flag



strike (one's) flag

To lower the flag on a ship in a show of surrender. Captain, they've struck their flag! We've won!
See also: flag, strike

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Orvar-Swedish, Norse Mythology
Shichiroushee-chee-ṙo:Japanese
TarynTAHR-inEnglish
Neacel-Scottish
Ale (1)AH-leFinnish, Italian, Spanish
PlatoPLAY-to (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)