Meaning of the word "be wet behind the ears" in English
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be wet behind the ears
US /bi wɛt bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ɪərz/
UK /bi wɛt bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ɪərz/
Idiom
1.
to be young and without experience
Example:
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He's still wet behind the ears, so don't expect him to handle this complex project alone.
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When I started my first job, I was completely wet behind the ears.
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