I'm not a native speaker, that's why I'm not sure I know the meaning of "true colors".
Thanks in advance.
2006-11-19 13:01:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anna Nova 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The earlier answers are right. I think the expression comes from the flags flown on ships in naval warfare. A ship might fly a false flag until just before attacking an enemy, so as to take the enemy by surprise, and then change the flag to its true colors just before attacking.
Over here in the UK, we spell it "true colours"
2006-11-19 21:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by andrew f 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The source of all abundance is not outside you. It is part of who you are.See the fullness of life all around you.It is just 'Give and it will be given to you'. The acknowledgment of that abundance that is all around you awakens the dormant abundance within. Then let it flow out. When you smile at a stranger, and there is already a minute outflow of energy. You become a giver. True abundance comes only to those who already have it. It is a universal law.
2016-03-29 02:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say someone shows their 'true colors' when their real intention is revealed, like being nice to someone just to get money.
2006-11-19 13:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by brian-upstairs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true colors means a person's true personality, or true motivations
2006-11-19 13:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by kikisdragon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
true color means "who the person is in reality",
it means the real u, the inner u
2006-11-19 14:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by engr_ehsen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "true character".
2006-11-19 14:42:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
someones true insides. the way they really are. their real personality
2006-11-19 13:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by Intricate Simplicity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when people say, "He's showing his true colors", it means that he showing how he truly is.
2006-11-19 13:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by trukin mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true colors= real personality/ atittude
2006-11-19 23:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by Seraphina Jeweline P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when someone reveals who they really are by an action or behavior
2006-11-19 13:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by anastasia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋