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nu komt de aap uit de mouw

Amsterdam phrase
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Meaning & Definition

Now the truth comes out / The cat is out of the bag

Example Usage
« Na al die smoesjes, nu komt de aap uit de mouw. »
After all those excuses, now the truth comes out.
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