Meaning of true colors

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idiom

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the idiom someone's True Colors refers

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to the real nature of a person

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particularly their character personality

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or intentions which may not be

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immediately apparent or evident

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so to show your true colors means to

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reveal your real character personality

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or intentions here Phoebe's using this

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idiom to express her decision not to

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reveal her true feelings or get upset

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with Mike for missing her birthday

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instead she's choosing to be patient and

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understanding