Tā zuìzhōng zài yālì xià xiànxíng, bàolù le zìjǐ de běnlái miànmù.
He finally showed his true nature under pressure, exposing his real face.
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现形 often carries a supernatural or figurative flavor — a disguised creature or person being exposed. 露出原形 is a close synonym also meaning to reveal one's true form.
