| 释义 |
原形毕露 | yuán xíng bì lù | One’s original form was eventually revealed. (literal) • Put one’s cards on the table. • Show the cloven foot (hoof). • Show one’s horns. • Come out in one’s true colours. • Have feet of clay. [同义] 凶相毕露 Bare one’s fangs. [反义] 乔装打扮 Sail under false colours. |