come out of one's shell: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • to become more sociable, confident, or communicative after being shy, withdrawn, or reserved

  Examples

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  • After months of therapy, James finally came out of his shell and started socializing more confidently.

    After months of therapy, James finally came out of his shell and started socializing more confidently.

  • You’ll notice how the shy girl comes out of her shell once she’s comfortable with the group.

    You’ll notice how the shy girl comes out of her shell once she’s comfortable with the group.

  • I hope that moving to a new city will help me come out of my shell and meet new people.

    I hope that moving to a new city will help me come out of my shell and meet new people.

  • She had been reserved for years but came out of her shell at the reunion, surprising everyone.

    She had been reserved for years but came out of her shell at the reunion, surprising everyone.