show the cloven foot

(intransitive) To reveal a devilish character or an evil purpose, despite attempts to disguise it.

Alternative form of Show Me State

(Canada, US, slang, idiomatic) To misbehave or act defiantly.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of show someone the ropes

simple past tense of show someone the ropes

To explain the fundamentals of something to someone.

Alternative form of show one's true stripes

Alternative form of wave the white flag

To show cowardice.