show colour: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    British EnglishUS Englishgeneralneutral
    • To reveal one's true character, intentions, or loyalties; to make one’s real feelings or position apparent.

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    • During the negotiations, he finally showed colour by standing firm on his demands.

      Durante las negociaciones, finalmente mostró su verdadera postura manteniéndose firme en sus demandas.

    • It was time for the politician to show colour and reveal his real position on the issue.

      Era hora de que el político mostrara su verdadero color y revelara su posición real sobre el tema.

    • The company showed colour by committing to sustainable practices after years of criticism.

      La empresa mostró su verdadera cara comprometiéndose con prácticas sostenibles después de años de críticas.

    • In the meeting, she showed colour by openly disagreeing with the proposed plan.

      En la reunión, ella mostró su verdadera postura al discrepar abiertamente con el plan propuesto.

  • 2.

    British EnglishAustralian Englishinformal
    • To display courage, resistance, or spirited behavior, especially after having appeared passive or timid.

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    • After months of setbacks, the team finally showed colour by pushing through to complete the project.

      Después de meses de contratiempos, el equipo finalmente mostró coraje al completar el proyecto.

    • He showed colour in the final round, refusing to give up despite the odds against him.

      Mostró valentía en la ronda final, negándose a rendirse a pesar de las probabilidades en su contra.

    • When challenged, she showed colour by standing up for her principles with passion.

      Cuando fue desafiada, mostró coraje defendiendo sus principios con pasión.

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