Meaning of 'New kid on the block'
What does the saying 'New kid on the block' mean?
Idiom: New kid on the block
Meaning:
A new kid on the block is a person who has recently joined a company, organisation, team, etc, and does not know how things work yet.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Children and babies |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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