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
Mercedesmer-THE-dhes (Spanish), mer-SE-dhes (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
GarlandGAHR-ləndEnglish
Sigiheri-Ancient Germanic
Batul-Arabic
Takuyatah-koo-yahJapanese
IlariEE-lah-ree (Finnish)Russian, Finnish