每日一词学英语(143-18/09/09): with flying colors

第一次面试顺利通过，接下来会有第二次面试。You passed the first interview with flying colors and you just got a call to schedule a second interview. (From About: Second Interview Tips)

with flying colors: very well; with a very high mark/grade. 出色地，成功地。
*She passed the exam with flying colours.

这个词组的起源是：In the past, a ship returned to port after a victory in battle decorated with flags (= colors).