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Definition |
lacking practical knowledge in a particular area |
Examples |
1) She acts like a baby, wet behind the ears,
when it comes to emotional control. 2) He may be smart, but he's still
wet behind the ears when it comes to
managing a business. |
Etymology |
The term likely originated from the newborn
mammals. They are born with wet and moist ears, which dry out as they
grow older. |
Synonyms |
youthfulness, inexperience |
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