What does the saying, "i almost showed my colors today" mean?

Question

What does the saying, "i almost showed my colors today" mean?

Answer 1

You almost showed others a side of you personality that you usually don't allow other people to see.

Answer 2

It means someone got very very upset and almost yelled their head off from the situation.

lots of angry yelling makes ur face turn colors.

Answer 3

to me it means...that when we are in public we tend to wear a mask..showing ones colors mean...removing that mask and showing who we truly are...

Answer 4

you almost revealed your true thoughts/feelings about something that you're trying to keep private.

Answer 5

I almost showed all of me and who i really am???

Answer 6

I heard it put....."to show ones true color".....meaning....a person is revealing who they really are instead of the fake show they generally put on in front of others.

Answer 7

"Showing ones colors" means revealing something that is only meant to be kept on the inside. If someone says "i almost showed my colors today", it could mean that they almost said something very inappropriate, such as calling their boss an idiot or hitting on a coworker.

Answer 8

You almost showed your full potiental, you at your best, what you are really made of, your 110 percent.