Meaning of 'Sail under false colours'
What does the saying 'Sail under false colours' mean?
Idiom: Sail under false colours
Meaning:
Someone who sails under false colours (colors) is hypocritical or pretends to be something they aren't in order to deceive people.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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