annoncer la couleur

== French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /a.nɔ̃.se la ku.lœʁ/ === Verb === annoncer la couleur (informal, figuratively) to set the rhythm, to set the tone; to show one's hand, to put one's cards on the table; to be a clear indication on what's coming next ==== See also ==== donner le ton