English Explanatory Dictionary

go into one's shell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act defensively.

Pronunciation

en-au-go into one's shell.ogg

Word forms

go into one's shell goes into one's shell going into one's shell went into one's shell gone into one's shell

Etymology

From turtles, who go into their shells to protect themselves.

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