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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- come out of one's shell, to
- out of (one's) shell
- out of one's shell
- not a peep from/out of (someone)
- backward(s) about coming forward
- glorified
- have a couple
- have a few
- have had a few
- jump someone's bones