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to reveal one's (poor) upbringing (through poor manners, etc.); to betray one's origin; to give oneself away

Meaning

  1. expv1
    to reveal one's (poor) upbringing (through poor manners, etc.); to betray one's origin; to give oneself away

Example sentences

  • The shepherd, even when he become a gentleman, smells of the lamb.