| Metaphor | Come out of your shell |
|---|---|
| Question Meaning | What do you mean? |
| Meaning | To come out of your shell means to become less shy than before, and to start being more sociable. |
| Question Explanation | Why does it mean this? |
| Explanation | When shellfish and snails are frightened, they hide inside their shells. When they feel safe, they come out again. |
| Question Example | Example |
| Example | “She was very shy when she first went to her new school, but she soon came out of her shell.” |
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