皮かわを被かぶる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

hide one's true self; feign friendliness; play the hypocrite

Idiomatic expression meaning to put on a false front, pretending to be nicer or more innocent than one really is. Often used when someone is hiding their real intentions or personality.

See also: 猫をかぶる (ねこをかぶる)

• 彼かれは上じょう司しの前まえではいつも皮かわを被かぶっている。

  He always puts on a good face in front of his boss.

• あの子こは親おやの前まえで皮かわを被かぶるのが上手じょうずだ。

  That kid is good at acting innocent in front of their parents.