The sharp edge and point of a blade are fully exposed; used to describe someone who shows off their talent or energy in an aggressive or unrestrained way.

the original identity is fully revealed; to unmask and expose the whole truth or true nature of something or someone, especially after a disguise has been stripped away

to reveal one's true ferocity; for a person's evil nature or ferocious appearance to be fully exposed

the whole truth or one's real identity is fully revealed; used to describe unmasking a person's true face or intentions, usually in a negative sense

Exposed or revealed in a state of extreme awkwardness or misery; to have all of one's shortcomings and embarrassment completely laid bare.