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
Adriennead-ree-ENFrench
İSkender-Turkish
KirkKURKEnglish
EmeraldEM-ə-rəldEnglish (Modern)
Mukul-Indian, Hindi
MaeghanMEG-ənEnglish (Rare)