گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'false colors'

1 general:: Pretense, misrepresentation, or hypocrisy; deceptive statements or actions. For example, She's sailing under false colors? she claims to be a Republican, but endorses Democratic legislation. This term alludes to the practice of pirate ships sailing under false colors that is, running a particular flag specifically to lure another vessel close enough to be captured. [Late 1600s]