Expression - choosing what mast to hang my pennant from

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hell Bob,

The description of the Sergeant's Mess is "...future which don't seem to fit anywhere else". I just remembered an expression that my late Grandfather used when I was in primary school. I am just trying to confirm whether I remember it correctly. Also, to see if I have accurately interpreted the expressions meaning.

I nailed my colours to the MLU mast by the way of a MCP.

Kind regards
Lionel

I think the expression you are thinking of is “nail my colours to the mast”, meaning you stand by your belief or decision on a matter. A well known English saying. Although it is has a nautical origin the saying can is used generally.
Regards
Richard