true stripes

noun

One's real beliefs, sentiments, or character.

Meanings

nountrue stripes pl (plural only)
  1. idiomaticpluralplural onlyOne's real beliefs, sentiments, or character.

    Synonyms: true colours

Synonyms & antonyms

nounOne's real beliefs, sentiments, or character.

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