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fly the flag

To support one's country enthusiastically
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Now they are the English champions, flying the flag for their country in Europe’s premier club competition and managed by a 53‑year‑old who only got the job on Sunday night.

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

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fly the flagTo be registered in a particular country and display that country's flag as a result
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