Comments on: Lots of Details http://jpaerospace.com/blog/?p=101 Our Journey to Space Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:44:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ed http://jpaerospace.com/blog/?p=101#comment-91 Ed Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:49:27 +0000 http://jpaerospace.com/blog/2008/01/20/lots-of-details/#comment-91 In earlier years, flags used aboard naval vessels were referred to as their "colors" (many still are). Following maritime battle engagements, a victorious ship would proudly "fly their colors" from the top mast when returning to port. So, finishing some difficult task successfully came to be known as finishing with "flying colors". In earlier years, flags used aboard naval vessels were referred to as their “colors” (many still are). Following maritime battle engagements, a victorious ship would proudly “fly their colors” from the top mast when returning to port.

So, finishing some difficult task successfully came to be known as finishing with “flying colors”.

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