显形 (xiǎn xíng) — to show one's true colors (idiomatic)

Definizione

Idiomatic verb meaning 'to show one's true colors' — someone's real nature or hidden intentions become visible. Often used about a deceiver or impostor being exposed (cf. 露出马脚).

verb
to show one's true colors (idiomatic)

Esempi

  • Tā zhōng yú zài dà jiā miàn qián xiǎn le xíng.
    He finally showed his true colors in front of everyone.
  • 显形
    Bié yǐ wéi nǐ néng yì zhí yǐn cáng, zǒng yǒu yì tiān nǐ huì xiǎn xíng.
    Don't think you can hide forever; one day you'll show your true colors.
  • 显形
    Zhè ge piàn zi zài jǐng chá miàn qián xiǎn xíng le.
    This swindler showed his true colors in front of the police.

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