down with the kids
who attempts (especially in vain) to appeal to young people by imitating them
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He tries too hard to be down with the kids.”
“The teacher used modern slang in class, but he was clearly not down with the kids.”
“In a desperate attempt to remain relevant, the aging executive adopted trendy fashion choices, though he was painfully not down with the kids.”
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all kidding aside
Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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dustbin Lid
[Cockney slang]kid
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dustbin lid/s
[Cockney slang]kid/s
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handle with kid gloves
To treat (a person or a subject) very delicately or carefully, especially so as not to cause offense or controversy.
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kid around
To engage in playful fun.
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new kid in town
Synonym of new kid on the block.
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new kid on the block
Someone or something new to an existing community.
Last updated August 10, 2026