Wrap yourself in the flag meaning
What does the saying 'Wrap yourself in the flag' mean?
Idiom: Wrap yourself in the flag
Meaning:
If someone wraps themselves in the flag, they pretend to be doing something for patriotic reasons or out of loyalty, but their real motives are selfish.
('Drape yourself in the flag' is an alternative form of this idiom)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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