be out of (one's) shell



be out of (one's) shell

To be less shy or reticent and more sociable, outgoing, or enthusiastic. Samantha was quite a quiet girl growing up, but she's really been out of her shell since leaving for college. Jack is actually a very funny, engaging guy once he's out of his shell.
See also: of, out, shell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Phoebus-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Ashwood['æʃwud]
AnsgarAHNS-gahr (German)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
Sylvaineseel-VENFrench
Asier-Basque
Abolfazl-Persian