Question

Give the meaning of the following idioms and phrases :

(i) A bone of contention-
(ii) With flying colours-​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)A bone of contention is the cause of a long-standing argument. ... This expression comes from the fact that two dogs would often fight over a bone, with neither animal wanting to give in to the other. Today, anything can become a bone of contention between two or more people.

2)with flying colors, with an overwhelming victory, triumph, or success:He passed the test with flying colors.