凶相毕露 (xiōng xiàng bì lù) — (idiom) to show one's true ferocious colors; to unleash all one's ferocity
Definition
Idiom meaning hidden viciousness is fully revealed. Implies a sudden, dramatic shift from a previously restrained or deceptive front to outright ferocity.
idiom
to show one's true ferocious colorsto unleash all one's ferocity
Examples
- ，凶相毕露，。Tán pàn pò liè hòu, duì fāng zhōng yú xiōng xiàng bì lù, wēi xié yào cǎi qǔ jí duān shǒu duàn.After the negotiations broke down, the other side finally showed their true ferocious colors, threatening to take extreme measures.
- 凶相毕露，。Xiǎo shuō lǐ de fǎn pài zài zuì hòu yì zhāng xiōng xiàng bì lù, lù chū le zhēng níng de miàn mù.In the novel, the villain revealed his ferocity in the final chapter, showing his hideous face.
- ，凶相毕露，。Tā píng shí wēn wén ěr yǎ, yí dàn shè jí lì yì jiù xiōng xiàng bì lù, ràng rén bù hán ér lì.He is usually gentle and refined, but once interests are involved, he shows his ferocious side, sending chills down people's spines.
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