(one's) mask slips In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(one's) mask slips", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-05 03:12

Meaning of (one's) mask slips

Synonyms:

reveals one's true colours , showed one's true stripes

(one's) mask slips phrase

One's real character is revealed, which stands in contrast to what they have been pretending

When faced with benefits or difficulties, her mask slipped.

It was only after they got married that his mask slipped.

Other phrases about:

work one out

Be able to understand one's behaviour or character

show (one's) (true) stripes

To reveal one's true beliefs, personality, character, or disposition

saintly black character

Used to refer to a black character in film or literature who often exists to help white characters through the use of magical powers

Grammar and Usage of (one's) mask slips

Verb Forms

  • (one's) mask slipped
  • (one's) mask has slipped

The verb "slip" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of (one's) mask slips

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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