come out of (one's) shell



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come out of (one's) shell

To become more outgoing. Usually said of a shy or introverted person. Wow, Anna has really come out of her shell lately. I remember when she wouldn't even talk to anyone, and now she's likely to be voted "Most Talkative."
See also: come, of, out, shell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Michelangela-Italian
Anouska-Various
Guiomargee-oo-MAR (Portuguese), gee-o-MAHR (Spanish)Portuguese, Spanish, Arthurian Romance
Valentyna-Ukrainian
KileyKIE-leeEnglish
EckartE-kahrtGerman