Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
out of one's shell — out of one s silence or shyness, into friendly conversation We got her out of her shell and she decided to join in with the rest of the group … Idioms and examples
out of one's shell — {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one s bashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. Usually used after come . * /John wouldn t come out of his shell and talk to the boys and girls at the party./ * /The other girls tried to draw Ella out of… … Dictionary of American idioms
out\ of\ one's\ shell — adv. phr. informal Out of one s bashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. Usually used after come . John wouldn t come out of his shell and talk to the boys and girls at the party. The other girls tried to draw Ella out of her shell,… … Словарь американских идиом
come out of one's shell — ► come out of one s shell cease to be shy. Main Entry: ↑shell … English terms dictionary
come out of one's shell — To cease to be shy and reticent • • • Main Entry: ↑shell … Useful english dictionary
come out of one's shell — cease to be shy. → shell … English new terms dictionary
come out of one's shell — loosen up, become more sociable, open up, lose one s inhibitions … English contemporary dictionary
in one's shell — or[into one s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable; unfriendly. * /After Mary s mother scolded her, she went into her shell./ * /The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but she stayed… … Dictionary of American idioms
in one's shell — or[into one s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable; unfriendly. * /After Mary s mother scolded her, she went into her shell./ * /The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but she stayed… … Dictionary of American idioms
in\ one's\ shell — • in(to) one s shell adv or adj. phr. informal In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable; unfriendly. After Mary s mother scolded her, she went into her shell. The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but she stayed in her shell.… … Словарь американских идиом
