fly the flag
Display national colors
To fly the flag is to display a flag publicly, whether on a pole, building, or vehicle.
Figuratively, it means to represent or show support for something—a country, cause, or group: She's flying the flag for women in tech.
In British usage, flying the flag often means representing one's country abroad or upholding national pride.
Raise with tackle
- mastVessel's sail support
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- flagpoleUpright banner support
- flutterRapid light movement
wave · unfurl · bunting · colors · pennant · streamer · banner · ensign
Representational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- crestHighest point or tuft
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
heraldry · national colors · ensign · standard · icon · seal · device · identity
Official song of praise
- citizenshipStatus as state member
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- independenceFreedom from external control
liberty · freedom · honor · duty · service · soldier · military · veteran
Stand in for
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- promoteRaise in rank
- stand forMean or tolerate
endorse · solidarity · cause · movement · visibility · identity · community · belonging
Ceremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
memorial · observance · dedication · pageantry · tribute · honors · swearing-in · salute
hoist
Raise with tackle
flutter · wave · unfurl · bunting · colors · pennant · streamer · banner · ensign · standard
emblem
Representational sign or device
coat of arms · heraldry · national colors · ensign · standard · icon · seal · device · identity · representation
anthem
Official song of praise
- citizenshipStatus as state member
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
independence · liberty · freedom · honor · duty · service · soldier · military · veteran · national pride
represent
Stand in for
stand for · endorse · solidarity · cause · movement · visibility · identity · community · belonging · representation
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
coronation · memorial · observance · dedication · pageantry · tribute · honors · swearing-in · salute · pledge
fly the flagkeep a low profile
Remain unnoticed deliberately
lie low · keep your head down · keep it quiet · blend in · keep mum
fly, flag, flies, flew, flying, flyer, flier, flags, flagged