wet behind the ears (Meaning)
wet behind the ears
employing or done by means of or in the presence of water or other liquid, lacking strength of character, one who is wet, overly sentimental, having or advocating a policy permitting the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, not yet dry, to become wet, to urinate in or on, completely wrong, to take a drink especially of liquor, rainy, still moist enough to smudge or smear, to make wet, drunk sense 1a, moisture, wetness, water entry 1 sense 1, immature, inexperienced, belonging to the moderate or liberal wing of the Conservative party, an advocate of a policy of permitting the sale of intoxicating liquors, moisture, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (as water), consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water), preserved in liquid, rainy weather, to make or become wet, urinate, containing appreciable quantities of readily condensable hydrocarbons, marked by the presence or abundance of fluid (as secretions or effusions), water
Synonyms & Antonyms of wet behind the ears
wet behind the ears Sentence Examples
- As a recent graduate, he's still wet behind the ears when it comes to navigating the corporate world.
- The young intern was eager to prove himself but was still wet behind the ears in terms of professional experience.
- Although he thought he was ready to take on the role, his lack of experience showed he was still wet behind the ears.
- She may be talented, but she's still wet behind the ears when it comes to handling high-pressure situations.
- It's clear that the new recruit is wet behind the ears; he needs more time to learn the ropes.
- Despite his enthusiasm, the rookie quarterback is still wet behind the ears compared to seasoned veterans.
- The ambitious entrepreneur had big ideas but was still wet behind the ears when it came to managing a business.
- She's eager to join the team, but she's still wet behind the ears in terms of understanding our company's procedures.
- The fresh-faced graduate may have a lot of potential, but he's still wet behind the ears when it comes to practical skills.
- Although he's been promoted quickly, he's still wet behind the ears in terms of leadership experience.
FAQs About the word wet behind the ears
employing or done by means of or in the presence of water or other liquid, lacking strength of character, one who is wet, overly sentimental, having or advocati
young, juvenile,adolescent, inexperienced, immature, unfledged, naive, callow, unformed,raw
experienced, ripe,adult, mature, sophisticated,grown-up, knowing, advanced, worldly,precocious
As a recent graduate, he's still wet behind the ears when it comes to navigating the corporate world.
The young intern was eager to prove himself but was still wet behind the ears in terms of professional experience.
Although he thought he was ready to take on the role, his lack of experience showed he was still wet behind the ears.
She may be talented, but she's still wet behind the ears when it comes to handling high-pressure situations.
