To reveal one's disgraceful or ugly behavior; to expose one's true hideous nature.
在辩论中，他因为情绪失控而丑态毕露，令旁观者十分尴尬。
During the debate, he lost control of his emotions and revealed his disgraceful side, making spectators very uncomfortable.
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Feeling lonely during his daughter's illness, Jia Lian sought out the beautiful and flirtatious wife of a cook named Duo Guan. She, equally interested, agreed to a clandestine meeting.
As their encounter progressed, Jia Lian completely abandoned his usual decorum and dignity. The more unrestrained she became, the more Jia Lian's lack of self-control and base desires were openly displayed, thoroughly revealing his disgraceful conduct, or '丑态毕露'.
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