come out of one's shell

The love letter helps everybody come out of their shell and go for what they want in life.

He's finally come out of his shell and shown some spirit.

It will be a few days before he comes out of his shell.

Well, she'll come out of her shell when she's ready, he thought.

He seemed to be more like himself these last few days, and it was a pleasure to watch him slowly come out of his shell.

And people wonder why it's so difficult to get me to come out of my shell!

North Korea does indeed seem to be coming out of its shell.

She had come out of her shell like a rocket.

It takes several days for the female to come out of her shell.

"To talk to him if he decides to come out of his shell."