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show the flag

Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'show the flag':

show the flagTo display the flag of one's country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride.
show the flagTo represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.
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