Meaning of the word "rear its (ugly) head" in English
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rear its (ugly) head
US /rɪər ɪts (ˈʌɡli) hɛd/
UK /rɪər ɪts (ˈʌɡli) hɛd/
Idiom
1.
if an unpleasant situation or problem rears its head, it appears or occurs, especially after being hidden or dormant for a period
Example:
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The old rivalry between the two teams began to rear its ugly head again.
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Whenever we discuss money, his true colors rear their ugly head.
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