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
Finch[fintʃ]
Nakato-Eastern African, Ganda
Ditte-Danish
Prudentius-Late Roman
Alister['ælistə]
Adena-Hebrew