dialect; (derog.) show one's true colors
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to show one's true colors; to reveal one's true nature
dialectA colloquial, often derogatory term used when someone's previously hidden negative traits, hypocrisy, or true intentions become apparent. Often used in a disapproving or ironic tone.
Zhuāng装
de得
tǐng挺
xiàng像
，
zhè这
huí回
zhōng终
yú于
lòu露
xiàng相
le了
。
He acted so well, but finally showed his true colors this time.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
píng平
shí时
lǎo老
shi实
，
yī一
yù遇
dào到
lì利
yì益
wèn问
tí题
jiù就
lòu露
xiàng相
le了
。
Don't be fooled by his usual honesty; when it comes to matters of profit, his true nature is revealed.
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Hú狐
li狸
wěi尾
ba巴
cáng藏
bú不
zhù住
，
zǎo早
wǎn晚
huì会
lòu露
xiàng相
de的
。
A fox can't hide its tail; sooner or later, it'll show its true self.