お里が知れる
おさとがしれる
to reveal one's (poor) upbringing (through poor manners, etc.); to betray one's origin; to give oneself away
Meaning
- to reveal one's (poor) upbringing (through poor manners, etc.); to betray one's origin; to give oneself away
Example sentences
お里が知れる。
The shepherd, even when he become a gentleman, smells of the lamb.