run something up the flagpole

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to acquire feedback from others.

    习语 及物

    The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?

词源

Short form of run it up the flagpole, to see who salutes.

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