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Idioms are a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. Use [idiom-requests] if you are searching for an idiom with a particular meaning.

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Is there an English (British or American) expression or idiom that refers to a recluse final...

I'm a fan of "emerged from his/her cave." It seems to fit the concept described in the updated version of your question, of someone who is making a rare foray into society, rather than entering societ …
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