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come out of shell

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come out of one's shell
Fig. to become more friendly; to be more sociable. (Alludes to a shy turtle putting its head out of its shell.) Come out of your shell, Tom. Go out and make some friends.
See also: come, out, shell

come out of your shell
to become less shy and more friendly Tom used to be very withdrawn but he's really come out of his shell since Susan took an interest in him.
See also: come, out, shell


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