sacar el cobre
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sacar el cobre
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to show one’s true colors (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Julia sacó el cobre cuando supo que no iba a heredar nada.Julia showed her true colors when she found out she wasn't going to inherit anything.
b. to show one’s true colours (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Esteban parecía un hombre encantador, pero apenas al mes de casados, empezó a sacar el cobre.Esteban seemed like a lovely man, but a month after the wedding, he started to show his true colours.
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