plant the flag
v. phr.— «The early days saw intense competition among aid agencies eager to “plant the flag”—aid community parlance for showing quick results.» —“One year after, Aceh is testament to the successes—and failures—of aid spending” by Tim Sullivan North County Times (California) Dec. 18, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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