Meaning of 'True colours'
What does the saying 'True colours' mean?
Idiom: True colours
Meaning:
If someone shows their true colours, they show themselves as they really are.
('True colors' is the American spelling.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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