A flag 'flies' in front of the building. = There is a flag 'flying' in front of the building.
The restaurant 'made a flying start' by filling up on opening night.
After some difficult years, the company is 'flying high' again.
(..) the flying cars? Yeah, they have been promising that. Years. When we were kids it seemed like it was around the corner. I think Ed Begley Jr. has one. (..)1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11