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마각을 드러내다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 마각을 드러내다
  • 마각을 드러내다

English rendering Reveal one’s true colors Literal translation: “Reveal the horse’s legs”

Meaning 1

말의 다리로 분장한 사람이 자기 모습을 드러낸다는 뜻으로, 숨기고 있던 일이나 정체를 드러냄을 이르는 말.

Literally, someone costumed as a horse’s legs reveals themselves; reveal concealed actions or one’s true identity

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “마각”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

Illustration of the first meaning of “마각이 드러나다”: Have concealed deeds or one's true identity exposed. Have one's true nature exposed Have concealed deeds or one's true identity exposed.

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“마각을 드러내다” — Reveal one’s true colors: Literally, someone costumed as a horse’s legs reveals themselves; reveal concealed actions or one’s true identity
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