B1 — Intermediate🎨 Colors
Mostrare i propri colori
To show one's true colours
Literal Translation
"To show one's own colours"
What it means
To reveal one's true character or intentions, often after having hidden them.
Example in context
"Alla fine ha mostrato i suoi veri colori."
"In the end he showed his true colours."
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