化ばけの皮かわが剥はがれる

expression, ichidan verb

to betray oneself; to reveal one's true colors; to give oneself away

Idiomatic expression meaning that a person's hidden true nature or intentions are exposed, often after a pretense. Literally 'the skin of a disguise is peeled off'.

See also: 化けの皮

• 彼かれの優やさしい態たい度どは嘘うそで、すぐに化ばけの皮かわが剥はがれた。

  His kind attitude was a lie, and his true colors were soon revealed.

• あの政せい治じ家かは、汚お職しょくが発はっ覚かくして化ばけの皮かわが剥はがれた。

  That politician's true nature was exposed when the corruption came to light.