Flag examined, we're told, then put out (3,5)
I believe the answer is:
red cross
'flag' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'examined we're told then put out' is the wordplay.
'examined' becomes 'read' (I've seen this before).
'we're told' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'then' says to put letters next to each other.
'put out' becomes 'cross' (both can mean angry or irritated).
'read' sounds like 'red'.
'red'+'cross'='RED-CROSS'
(Other definitions for red cross that I've seen before include "International organisation to help wounded in war" , "International humanitarian organisation" , "Humanitarian outfit" , "Medical group" , "International organisation for treatment of wounded in war" .)