How to Pronounce "show your true colors"
expression
SHOH yur TROO KUH-lerz
SHOH yaw TROO KUH-luhz
Definition
To reveal your genuine character, intentions, or feelings, especially when these are different from what you appeared to be before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹu/ /ˈkəɫɝz
British English
ʃˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈuː/ /kˈʌləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH yur TROO KUH-lerz
UK
SHOH yaw TROO KUH-luhz
Listen in Context
When he got angry, he showed his true colors.
She pretended to be nice, but eventually showed her true colors.
People show their true colors under pressure.
I thought he was reliable, but he really showed his true colors when things got tough.