true colours

English

Alternative forms

true colors

Noun

true colours pl (plural only)

(Britain) The real character, belief or intent of a person or group who present a dishonest picture of their nature to the world.
The organisation was officially concerned with economic development but after the memo was leaked people began to see them in their true colours.

Synonyms

true stripes

Related terms

show one's true colors

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