Keep the flag flying
phrase
To continue doing something, especially to prevent failure or to continue having success.
Despite the many challenges her business faced, she was determined to keep the flag flying.
Often appears as...
- keep the flag flying high
- determined to keep the flag flying
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
To represent or show support for one's country.
At the international competition, he felt proud to keep the flag flying for his nation.
Often appears as...
- keep the flag flying for one's country
- proud to keep the flag flying
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To continue doing something, especially to prevent failure or to continue having success.
Despite the many challenges her business faced, she was determined to keep the flag flying.
Often appears as...
- keep the flag flying high
- determined to keep the flag flying
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
To represent or show support for one's country.
At the international competition, he felt proud to keep the flag flying for his nation.
Often appears as...
- keep the flag flying for one's country
- proud to keep the flag flying
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Symbol
It expresses determination to continue, against odds or hardships.
The team's efforts to keep the flag flying inspired the whole town during the crisis.
Pro Tip 2/3Success Continuation
Used when someone persists in actions to maintain success.
After the award, she worked harder to keep the flag flying.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't involve an actual flag but symbolizes an ongoing effort.
His recovery from injury showed he would keep the flag flying.
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Symbol
It expresses determination to continue, against odds or hardships.
The team's efforts to keep the flag flying inspired the whole town during the crisis.
Pro Tip 2/3Success Continuation
Used when someone persists in actions to maintain success.
After the award, she worked harder to keep the flag flying.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't involve an actual flag but symbolizes an ongoing effort.
His recovery from injury showed he would keep the flag flying.
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Symbol
It expresses determination to continue, against odds or hardships.
The team's efforts to keep the flag flying inspired the whole town during the crisis.
Pro Tip 2/3Success Continuation
Used when someone persists in actions to maintain success.
After the award, she worked harder to keep the flag flying.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't involve an actual flag but symbolizes an ongoing effort.
His recovery from injury showed he would keep the flag flying.
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