true colors

Idioms and Phrases

see under show one's true colors .

Example Sentences

Gallagher, an accomplished vocalist who has released an unabashedly romantic album of bluesy covers, staged a one-man show and delivered an extraordinary version of "True Colors" for "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," avoided doing musicals for 25 years.

From Salon

“Gray’s self-serving scheme reveals his true colors as a Sacramento politician who lines his own pockets at the expense of Valley families’ trust and hard-earned dollars,” said Ben Petersen, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, which works to elect Republicans to the House of Representatives.

From Los Angeles Times

They’ll say that Harris revealed her true colors by caving to the left’s demands.

From Slate

Cyndi Lauper, singer of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "True Colors" and other iconic hits, wants to go out on a bang.

From Salon

The “True Colors” singer’s tour announcement landed the day before her documentary, “Let the Canary Sing,” begins streaming on Paramount+.

From Los Angeles Times