desmascarar-se
[dɛʃmɐʃkɐˈɾaɾ sə]
verb
to unmask oneself; to reveal one's true nature
1. to remove one's mask; to expose one's real identity or intentions
The criminal finally unmasked himself after years of hiding.
O criminoso finalmente desmascarou-se após anos se escondendo.
2. to be exposed or revealed as being dishonest, false, or deceptive
Her lies were discovered and she unmasked herself as a fraud.
Suas mentiras foram descobertas e ela se desmascarou como uma fraude.
3. to inadvertently or voluntarily reveal one's true character, feelings, or plans
He unmasked himself when he lost his temper during the meeting.
Ele se desmascarou quando perdeu a calma durante a reunião.
NYC Slang
get caught slipping; get exposed
Related Idioms & Phrases
desmascarar-se completamente - to completely expose oneself
desmascarar-se diante de alguém - to reveal oneself before someone
deixar-se desmascarar - to allow oneself to be unmasked
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