under false colors

Idioms and Phrases

see false colors .

Example Sentences

Syrup Cocillana Compound is a nostrum sailing under false colors.

From Project Gutenberg

It would seem, he said, from what he could learn, that Tillotson's honorable opponent was sailing under false colors.

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To be constantly forced to move under false colors was a bitter thing for Ezra.

From Project Gutenberg

It is clear that the women calling themselves Mowbrays have had the audacity to present themselves here under false colors.

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That fellow is a Custom House inspector all right, but he's sailing under false colors.

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