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go into one's shell

Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
内向的になって自己防衛的な態度を取る / 身を守るために自分の殻に閉じこもる
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批判の兆しが見えると、人はつい防御的になって会話から身を引いてしまうものだ。

present singular third-person

participle present

past

participle past

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(idiomatic) To act defensively.

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go into one's shell

At the first sign of criticism, it's natural to go into one's shell and avoid answering questions.

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At the first sign of criticism, it's natural to go into one's shell and avoid answering questions.

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