He finally showed his true stripes during the argument.
true stripes
idiomOne's real beliefs, sentiments, or character.
When the project became difficult, the manager showed his true stripes and blamed the entire team for his own mistakes.
The crisis served as a catalyst, forcing the politician to reveal his true stripes despite his carefully crafted public image.
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for real and for true
Genuinely; truly.
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ring true
To seem to be correct, or plausible
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show one's true colors
To reveal how one really is, as opposed to how one has been portrayed or after having been deceptively and deliberately misleading.
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show one's true stripes
To reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.
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so true, bestie
An assertion that something is true or relatable.
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too good to be true
Appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy.
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true to form
According to one's nature; as expected.