new kid on the block
Someone or something new to an existing community.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am the new kid on the block at this office.”
“As the new kid on the block, he spent his first week learning how the team handles projects.”
“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.”
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all kidding aside
Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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block out
to prevent (a thought) from entering one's mind.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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dawn of a new day
A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.
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down with the kids
who attempts (especially in vain) to appeal to young people by imitating them
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dustbin Lid
[Cockney slang]kid
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dustbin lid/s
[Cockney slang]kid/s
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emperor's new clothes
Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
Last updated August 10, 2026