VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Show your true colors

Meaning:

If you show your true colors, you reveal yourself as you really are. You act in agreement with your real personality as opposed to how one has been portrayed or after having been deceptively and deliberately misleading.

Examples:

  • When she got promoted to manager, she started showing her true colors as a strict and demanding boss.
  • He seemed friendly at first, but when he started spreading rumors about his coworkers, he showed his true colors as a gossip.
  • After his team lost the game, he showed his true colors as a sore loser and threw a tantrum.
  • When the company went through tough times, some employees showed their true colors by leaving for better opportunities.
  • She pretended to be supportive of her friend, but when she didn't get what she wanted, she showed her true colors as a selfish person.
  • He claimed to be a team player, but when he refused to help his colleagues with a project, he showed his true colors as a selfish person.
  • When the politician got caught in a scandal, he showed his true colors as a dishonest and corrupt individual.
  • She acted like a perfect wife, but when her husband lost his job, she showed her true colors as a materialistic person.
  • When the celebrity's private messages were leaked online, they showed their true colors as a hypocrite and liar.
  • The new employee showed her true colors by constantly interrupting her colleagues during meetings.
  • When the crisis hit, some companies showed their true colors by prioritizing profits over their employees' wellbeing.
  • After years of pretending to be a loyal friend, she finally showed her true colors and betrayed her closest confidante.
  • When the athlete refused to play for their country, they showed their true colors as someone who doesn't value patriotism.
  • The charity organization showed their true colors when they used the donations for personal gain instead of helping those in need.
  • When the actor didn't get their way, they showed their true colors as a diva and threw a fit on set.
  • When the politician refused to support a bill that would benefit their constituents, they showed their true colors as a self-serving individual.
  • The new boss showed his true colors when he implemented strict policies without considering the needs of his employees.
  • When the influencer's true opinions were revealed, they showed their true colors as someone who was only in it for the money and fame.
  • The athlete's true colors showed when they didn't show up for practice and neglected their responsibilities to the team.
  • When the boss started blaming his employees for his mistakes, he showed his true colors as an unaccountable and irresponsible leader.
  • False friends show their true colors when you badly need their help.