Dutch 🇳🇱
/ny kɔmt də aːp œyt də mʌu̯/ (nu komt de AAP uit de MOW)


Now the monkey comes out of the sleeve (lit.)


A humorous idiom meaning that the truth or real intention is finally revealed. Used when someone’s hidden motives or secrets are suddenly exposed.

Example:

Ah, dus je wilde gewoon geld lenen! Nu komt de aap uit de mouw.
Ah, so you just wanted to borrow money! Now the monkey comes out of the sleeve.