表現一段動詞
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
慣用句
あの時、彼の態度はやはり地が出たもので、我々の警戒心を掻き立てた。
- At that time, his attitude truly revealed his true colors, and it heightened our sense of vigilance.
彼は普段は穏やかだが、プレッシャーがかかると地が出てしまい、失礼な言葉を吐いてしまう。
- He is usually calm, but when under pressure, his true colors come out and he says rude things.