wrap oneself in the flag gen.

[roshinka]

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The duality of his life was compelling. This agent's cover was that he was a health worker and fact that he lived in a complete lie was fascinating to me. He was even lying to himself and wrapped himself in the flag. There was a lot of hubris involved.

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что-то вроде притворялся патриотом

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wrap yourself in the flag
slightly disapproving

Definition
to show great loyalty and support for your country in a way that does not ask questions

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idiom Definitions for 'Wrap yourself in the flag'
If someone wraps themselves in the flag, they pretend to be doing something for patriotic reasons or out of loyalty, but their real motives are selfish. ('Drape yourself in the flag' is an alternative form of this idiom)

wrap yourself in the flag
to say that your beliefs or actions are only to benefit your country. ex. Politicians are usually happy to wrap themselves in the flag and avoid the issues.