wet behind the ears

Example Sentences

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But in this telling, Fry comes across as not just inexperienced but insecure: wet behind the ears, a little timid, wary of crossing lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2023

They were raw, wet behind the ears freshmen when the Tigers played for a national title and lost 45-40 to Alabama after the 2015 season.

From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2019

If Moeen is the first-choice spinner, then fine, but Stokes and Jordan - both a little wet behind the ears with the ball - should probably be competing for the same place.

From BBC • May 20, 2015

He recalls legendary coach Chuck Noll telling the wet behind the ears crop of new talent that even though being paid to play made football their profession, it shouldn’t be their life.

From Forbes • Feb. 11, 2015

“This guy says you’re so wet behind the ears, your lobes are dripping.”

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz