rear its (ugly) head

US /rɪər ɪts (ˈʌɡli) hɛd/
UK /rɪər ɪts (ˈʌɡli) hɛd/
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de kop opsteken, weer verschijnen

if an unpleasant situation or problem rears its head, it appears or occurs, especially after being hidden or dormant for a period

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The old rivalry between the two teams began to rear its ugly head again.
De oude rivaliteit tussen de twee teams begon weer de kop op te steken.
Whenever we discuss money, his true colors rear their ugly head.
Telkens als we over geld praten, steekt zijn ware aard de kop op.