come out of one's shell

come out of one's shell
выйти из своей скорлупы, раскрыться, перестать быть замкнутым

I had an exciting evening. I came out of my shell, was lively, gay, and gallant. (A. J. Cronin, ‘Adventures in Two Worlds’, ch. XII) — Вечер меня встряхнул. Я вылез из своей скорлупы, был веселым, жизнерадостным и галантным.

‘A countryman of yours is a great friend of mine. Know Tom Lanwood?’ ‘Lanwood! Mr. Thomas Lanwood?’ He had come out of his shell now. His excitement was tangible. (P. Abrahams, ‘A Wreath for Udomo’, part I, ch. I) — - Один ваш соотечественник мой большой друг. Знаете Тома Ланвуда? - Ланвуда? Мистера Томаса Ланвуда? Вот теперь Майкл стал самим собой. Лоис почувствовала, как он взволнован.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • 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

  • come out of one'sshell —    To come out of one s shell means to be less shy or more talkative and outgoing.     Gradually the new student started to come out of her shell …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • come out of one's shell — verb a) To reveal ones true self. b) To become a naturist. To convert to naturism …   Wiktionary

  • 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… …   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

  • shell, come out of one's - — It s hard for a depressed turtle to get out of his shell …   English expressions

  • shell — ► NOUN 1) the hard protective outer case of an animal such as a snail, shellfish, or turtle. 2) the outer covering of an egg, nut kernel, or seed. 3) an explosive artillery projectile or bomb. 4) a hollow metal or paper case used as a container… …   English terms dictionary


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