go into one's shell

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To act defensively. idiomatic
    — 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.

词形变化

goes into one's shell present,singular,third-person going into one's shell participle,present went into one's shell past gone into one's shell participle,past

词源

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