Show true colors.
[英文成語] SHOW TRUE COLORS. - 在壓力下顯露真性情
顯露真性情
「Show true colors」意指在特定情況下展現出一個人的真實性格或意圖。這通常發生在壓力或緊張的情況下,人們無法再偽裝自己,真實的面貌就會露出來。例如,一個平時看似和藹的人,在極度壓力下可能顯露出暴躁的一面,這就是他的「true colors」。在廣東話中,我們會說「露出底牌」或「真面目露骨」。這個成語提醒我們在評估他人時需要觀察他們在不同情況下的反應,真正了解他們的人品和性格。
例句
He showed his true colors when he refused to help his friend in need.
佢喺朋友有需要嘅時候拒絕幫手,露出真面目。
Initially, she seemed cooperative, but she showed her true colors when she began undermining her teammates.
一開始,佢看起來好合作,但當佢開始破壞隊友時,露出真面目。
During the crisis, the leader showed his true colors by stepping up and making tough decisions that benefited everyone.
喺危機期間, 呢位領袖挺身而出,作出有益於大家嘅艱難決定,顯示出真實的本質。