throw off the mask

To discard some pretense or false display and begin acting in a genuine or authentic manner. It seems that many people have thrown off the mask of decency, whether they're protesting or responding to the protests. Jane, I implore you, throw off the mask and let the world see your true self!

See also: mask, off, throw

See also:

(as) bent as a nine-bob note
(as) queer as a nine-bob note
bob
dill
(as) queer as a three-dollar bill
as queer as a three-dollar bill
as phony as a three-dollar bill
(as) phony as a three-dollar bill
toss (something) to the wind(s)
would the real (someone) please stand up

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