How to Pronounce "show your colors"
expression
SHOH yer KUH-lerz
shOH yaw KUH-luhz
Definition
To reveal your true character, feelings, or intentions, often after hiding them for a while. It can also mean to publicly show which side or beliefs you support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkəɫɝz
British English
ʃˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈʌləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH yer KUH-lerz
UK
shOH yaw KUH-luhz
Listen in Context
When you are honest, you show your colors.
After losing, the team really showed their colors.
Sometimes difficult times make people show their colors.
She pretended to be nice, but last night she really showed her colors.