true colors
Example Sentences
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“You start to think it can’t get any worse. But no. They show their true colors every single time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
But just as Rubio revealed his true colors on his first stop after Munich, AOC made what could turn out to be her most enduring impression after the conference as well.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2026
Instead, the textures were perceived to be the true colors of the object's surface.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024
“Make no mistake, his true colors are undeniable and on the record,” Jean-Pierre said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
Had Valley shown her true colors and ditched them right when things got dangerous?
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
