be wet behind the ears

US /bi wɛt bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ɪərz/
UK /bi wɛt bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ɪərz/
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inexperiente, verde

to be young and without experience

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He's still wet behind the ears, so don't expect him to handle this complex project alone.
Ele ainda é inexperiente, então não espere que ele lide com este projeto complexo sozinho.
When I started my first job, I was completely wet behind the ears.
Quando comecei meu primeiro emprego, eu era completamente inexperiente.