渋しぶ皮かわがむける

expression, ichidan verb, intransitive verb

lose roughness and become urbane and attractive (of a woman); become experienced in worldly affairs

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'the astringent skin peels off'. Used figuratively for a woman who sheds her unsophisticated, rough edges and becomes more worldly, polished, and attractive. Also used more broadly for anyone gaining worldly experience and losing naivety.

• 都と会かいに出でてから、彼かの女じょは渋しぶ皮かわがむけてきれいになった。

  After moving to the city, she shed her roughness and became more attractive.

• 社しゃ会かいに出でて渋しぶ皮かわがむけると、考かんがえ方かたも変かわってくる。

  Once you gain worldly experience, your way of thinking changes too.