flagpole vs stay the distance

flagpole

verb
  • Exit a country momentarily and reenter. Usually this is done to satisfy immigration requirements. 

noun
  • A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown. 

stay the distance

verb
  • To persist or continue, especially with regard to something difficult. 

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