How to Pronounce "fly the flag"
expression
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫæɡ
FLY thuh FLAG
flˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈæɡ
fly thuh FLAG
Definition
To literally display a flag, or more often, to show support or represent a group, country, or cause, especially with pride.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫæɡ
British English
flˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈæɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLY thuh FLAG
UK
fly thuh FLAG
Listen in Context
Every year, students fly the flag for their school at the parade.
She wants to fly the flag for women in science.
Our town will fly the flag during the national holiday.
Even after moving abroad, he continues to fly the flag for his hometown.