shown one's true stripes

A form of show one's true stripes — To reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of show one's true stripes
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APA

shown one's true stripes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shown%20one's%20true%20stripes

MLA

“shown one's true stripes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shown%20one's%20true%20stripes. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shown one's true stripes,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shown%20one's%20true%20stripes.

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