How to Pronounce "show your true stripes"
expression
SHOH yur TROO STRYPES
sh-OH y-AW TROO STRIPES
Definition
To reveal your real personality or intentions, often after pretending to be different.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹu/ /ˈstɹaɪps
British English
ʃˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈuː/ /stɹˈaɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH yur TROO STRYPES
UK
sh-OH y-AW TROO STRIPES
Listen in Context
She finally showed her true stripes when she refused to help us.
Sometimes people show their true stripes under pressure.
He acted nice at first, but soon showed his true stripes.
You never really know someone until they show their true stripes.