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new kid on the block

idiom

Someone or something new to an existing community.


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  1. 01

    block out

    to prevent (a thought) from entering one's mind.

  2. 02

    chip off the old block

    Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.

  3. 03

    dawn of a new day

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

  4. 04

    Dustbin Lid

    [Cockney slang]kid

  5. 05

    Dustbin lid/s

    [Cockney slang]kid/s

    Used when children have created a huge amount of mess.

  6. 06

    emperor's new clothes

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

  7. 07

    gapers' block

    A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

  8. 08

    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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