cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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flag down »
Use a flag or some kind of signal to get the attention of someone.
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fly the freak flag »
To behave in a unconventional or unrestrained manner; to exhibit the uninhibited side of one's personality.
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freak flag »
Unconventional or unrestrained behavior; extreme, nonconformist views; the side of one's personality which harbors a tendency toward such behavior or such views.
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raise the flag and see who salutes »
It generates, usually as a preliminary step.
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red flag »
A cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong.
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run something up the flagpole »
To float an idea that one suspects might be controversial.
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run up »
To bring a flag to the top of it's flag pole.
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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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show the flag »
To display the flag of one's country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride.
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show the flag »
To 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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thumb a ride »
To flag or signal a passing vehicle in hopes of securing passage.
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thumb a ride »
To secure a ride by flagging down a vehicle.
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wrap in the flag »
To claim one's cause deserves support for patriotic reasons or that one's own motives are patriotic.
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