Meaning of go into one's shell | Babel Free
Examples
“Instead of gathering the ball, De Gea poked it away with his foot and Streller was able to place⟳ a powerful half-volley into the net. United went into their shells and it was not until the 29th minute that they mustered a response - one from which they should have⟳ equalised.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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