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  1. 17-Jan-2011, 06:15 #1
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    Hi,

    Is this sentence correct and idiomatic? If so, what does "color" mean? Does it mean "character, personality"?


    Now he is really showing his colors.
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    Default Re: color

    Quote Originally Posted by Silverobama View Post
    Hi,

    Is this sentence correct and idiomatic? If so, what does "color" mean? Does it mean "character, personality"?


    Now he is really showing his colors.
    Yes, it means his character/personality traits.
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