to reveal one’s real character or intentions
révéler son véritable caractère ou ses intentions (reveler son veritable caractere ou ses intentions)
"He showed his true colors when he took charge of the team."
"Il a montré ses véritables couleurs lorsqu'il a pris les rênes de l'équipe." (Il a montre ses veritables couleurs lorsqu'il a pris les renes de l'equipe.)
to accept something unpleasant and continue
to go to bed; to sleep
to take control or responsibility
to suddenly become very wealthy
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
to postpone discussing something until later