To reveal how one really is, as opposed to how one has been portrayed or after having been deceptively and deliberately misleading.

(idiomatic) To run away; to make an escape quickly.

(idiomatic) Said of a disappointing or mundane event occurring straight after an exciting, magnificent, or triumphal event.

(idiomatic) To reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.

Alternative spelling of show one's true colors

present participle of show a clean pair of heels

simple past tense of show a clean pair of heels

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of show a clean pair of heels

(idiomatic) A clichéd innuendo used to offer to bring someone to a private location in order to have sex, to show a place where people can engage in sexual intercourse (alternatively replacing "someone" with a phrase starting with to)

(golf, informal) Long drive shots may look impressive, but putting accuracy on the green is most important in order to win.