Dutch | Flemish Belgium, Netherlands

nu komt de aap uit de mouw!

Idiom USED On Occasion BY Adults

(now the monkey comes out of the sleeve!) • Used when something is revealed at last: The truth, someone's true intention, someone's true nature, etc.

"Waarom zijn je cijfers plots zo hoog?" "Ik heb gespiekt bij elke toets.." "Nu komt de aap uit de mouw!"

"Why are your grades suddenly so high?" "I cheated on every test.." "Now the monkey comes out of the sleeve!"