Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes meaning

What does the saying 'Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' mean?

Idiom: Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes

Meaning:

This idiom is used to suggest trying out an idea to see if people accept it.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: John Brassil
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