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11show one's hand (or cards) — disclose one s plans. → shoveler …
12show one's true colors — ► show one s true colors reveal one s real character or intentions, especially when these are disreputable. Main Entry: ↑color …
13show one's true colours — ► show one s true colours reveal one s real character or intentions, especially when these are disreputable. Main Entry: ↑colour …
14show one's colors — show one s true personality …
15show one's head — To allow oneself to be seen • • • Main Entry: ↑head …
16show one's hand — phrasal 1. : to display one s cards faceup 2. : to declare one s intentions or reveal one s resources * * * show one s hand To expose one s purpose • • • Main Entry: ↑hand * * * (in a card game) reveal one s cards ■ figurative disclose one s… …
17show one's horns — expose one s horns; show one s true face, show one s real personality …
18show one's hand — also show one s cards phrasal 1. to display one s cards faceup 2. to declare one s intentions or reveal one s resources …
19show one's hand — idi show one s hand, to disclose one s true motives …
20show one's teeth — idi show one s teeth, to become menacing; reveal one s hostility …