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new kid in town

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of new kid on the block.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am the new kid in town at this office.

CONTEXTUAL

Since I just moved to this neighborhood, I feel like the new kid in town.

COMPLEX

As the new kid in town, he struggled to navigate the complex social dynamics of his prestigious university.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big end of town

    The top end of town.

  2. 02

    blow town

    To suddenly leave one's residence.

  3. 03

    company town

    A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.

  4. 04

    dawn of a new day

    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

  5. 05

    dustbin Lid

    [Cockney slang]kid

  6. 06

    dustbin lid/s

    [Cockney slang]kid/s

  7. 07

    emperor's new clothes

    Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.

  8. 08

    go to town

    To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.

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