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new kid on the block

idiom
Meaning

Someone or something new to an existing community.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am the new kid on the block at this office.

CONTEXTUAL

As the new kid on the block, he spent his first week learning how the team handles projects.

COMPLEX

Although she was the new kid on the block in the competitive industry, her innovative ideas quickly earned her the respect of the veteran staff.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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

  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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