bring (someone) out of (their) shell

come out of (your) shell - to become less shy and more friendly.

Joining the drama group has brought Ian out of his shell.

• for my money
• for my sins
• for naught
• for nothing
• for old times' sake
• for one thing
• for openers
• for own sake
• for part
• for Pete's sake
• for quids
• for real
• for short
• for someone's part
• for some reason
• for some reason or other
• for something's own sake
• for starters
• for sure
• for that matter
• for the asking
• for the best
• for the better
• for the birds
• for the heck of it