fly the freak flag

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Definition of fly the freak flag in English English dictionary

To behave in a unconventional or unrestrained manner; to exhibit the uninhibited side of one's personality

What she realized, in short, is she could go with her funk and quirk, be who she was and fly the freak flag high.

Turkish pronunciation

flay dhi frik fläg

Pronunciation

/ˈflī ᴛʜē ˈfrēk ˈflag/ /ˈflaɪ ðiː ˈfriːk ˈflæɡ/

Etymology

() Reportedly from song lyrics for "If 6 Was 9" (1967) by Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970).