to show what one is really made of; to show one's true colors
Jemandem zeigen, was er wirklich kann oder wer er wirklich ist, oft in einer herausfordernden Situation.
To demonstrate one's true abilities or character, often in a decisive moment.
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Im Endspurt musste der Läufer zeigen, wo der Frosch die Locken hat.— In the final sprint, the runner had to show what he is really made of.
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Er wollte allen zeigen, wo der Frosch die Locken hat.— He wanted to show everyone his true colors.