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Wet behind the ears
Wet behind the ears
Wet behind the ears : Phrases
Meaning:
To be naive, inexperienced and new to a task.
Example:
Typically, first time car buyers are wet behind the ears when it comes to negotiating with car salesmen.
Origin:
When a baby is born, it is covered with mucous and fluid. It takes a little while for the baby to dry off. Protected areas, such as the area behind the ears, take a bit longer.
Wet behind the ears refers to a time shortly after birth before being completely dry. Hence unworldly, naive, and inexperienced.