out of (one's) shell



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out of (one's) shell

Less shy, reserved, or reticent and in a more sociable, outgoing, or enthusiastic state. Samantha was quite a quiet girl growing up, but she really started coming out of her shell in college. Jack is actually a very funny, engaging guy once he's out of his shell.
See also: of, out, shell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaitlynKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
JacklynJAK-linEnglish
BettieBET-eeEnglish
Marina[mə'ri:nə]
Petia-Russian, Bulgarian
RainerRIE-ner (German)German, Ancient Germanic