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Definition withdraw/retreat into your shell in British English

withdraw/retreat into your shell phrase

phrase
1

to become shy and stop talking to people

Example

If anyone spoke to her, she would just withdraw into her shell.

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Definition withdraw/retreat into your shell in British English