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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LAHR" (as in "lava") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "breh" (as in "bread")/

Meaning

To show your true colors after pretending to be someone better. In Mexico, 'pelar el cobre' is when the mask falls off and everyone sees what's really underneath.

Examples

He already peló el cobre, he's not as nice as he claimed.

Everyone peels the cobre sooner or later.

Regional synonyms

In Bolivia, the person in the friend group who organizes outings, makes the plans, and rallies everyone together. Youth slang with a positive, socially recognized tone.