go into one's shell

Meaning: (idiomatic)To actdefensively.2011December 7, David Ornstein, “FC Basel 2 - 1 Man Utd”, inBBC Sport‎[1]:Instead of gathering the ball, De Gea poked it away with his foot and Streller was able to place a powerful half-volley into the net.Unitedwent into their shellsand it was not until the 29th minute that they mustered a response - one from which they should have equalised.

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