Meaning of the word "the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail" in English
What does "the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail
US /ðə ˈhaɪər ðə ˈmʌŋki klaɪmz, ðə mɔːr hi ʃoʊz hɪz teɪl/
UK /ðə ˈhaɪə ðə ˈmʌŋki klaɪmz, ðə mɔː hi ʃəʊz hɪz teɪl/
Idiom
the more a person gains power or status, the more their flaws or negative qualities become visible to others
Example:
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He was respected as a manager, but once he became CEO, everyone saw his arrogance; the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.
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The new politician's scandals are coming out now that he's in office; the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.