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.

• not cup of tea
• not cut it
• not cut the mustard
• not day
• not do any favors
• not do any favours
• not do anything by halves
• not done
• not do someone any favors
• not do someone any favours
• not do things by halves
• not do yourself any favors
• not dream of
• not dream of doing something
• not dwell on
• not dwell on something
• not for love nor money
• not for love or money
• not for nothing
• not for quids
• not for the life of me
• not give a damn
• not give a damn about
• not give a damn about someone
• not give a damn about something