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The expression "Wet behind the ears" alludes to a new born baby which still has wetness behind the ears and implies that the subject is immature or naive. The phrase originated in the USA in the first decade of the twentieth century.
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What does to write something behind the ears mean?
I think you heard it wrong. There is a phrase "wet behing the ears," which means a novice at something, but nothing about writing behind the ears.
What does it mean when someone's wet behind the ears?
It means they are new at something, inexperienced, or naive. See the Related Link."Wet behind the ears" is an idiom refering to "being born yesterday" or being infintile in that someone doesn't know anything. So if someone says, "You're still wet behind the ears," they're telling you that you're uneducated.
What is the metaphorical meaning of wet behind the ears?
New to the Job, naive, Lacking worldly experience and understanding.
What is the origin of the phrase Hang you out to dry?
Before clothes drying machines were invented, wet clothes were hung out to dry on a clothesline.
What is a synonym for wet?
It means the vagina is moist on the inside of the lips. Your welcome. 2nd Answer: Being 'wet' is a result of a woman being sexually excited or turned on. A slippery fluid is excreted by the Bartholin's gland near the entrance to the birth canal. This fluid can feel 'wet' and even soak in a little into panties. It is an absolutely normal, desirable occurance.
What is the meaning of 'green behind the ears'?
to be wet behind the eyes
What are the release dates for The Brewster's - 2013 Wet Behind the Ears 1-10?
The Brewster's - 2013 Wet Behind the Ears 1-10 was released on: USA: 21 July 2013
What does to write something behind the ears mean?
I think you heard it wrong. There is a phrase "wet behing the ears," which means a novice at something, but nothing about writing behind the ears.
What does it mean when someone's wet behind the ears?
It means they are new at something, inexperienced, or naive. See the Related Link."Wet behind the ears" is an idiom refering to "being born yesterday" or being infintile in that someone doesn't know anything. So if someone says, "You're still wet behind the ears," they're telling you that you're uneducated.
What is the metaphorical meaning of wet behind the ears?
New to the Job, naive, Lacking worldly experience and understanding.
What does it mean to dream of someome with wet hair?
There really is not enough information to provide a meaningful answer. A dream of people getting wet in the rain would be very different from people being sprayed by hoses, as well as different sorts of "wet" by different liquids - water, tears, sewage, beer, etc.
What saying includes the word wet?
to get your feet wet (meaning to give something new a try)wet your whistle (to have something to drink)slippery when wetHe's all wet (meaning wrong)She's a wet blanket (an unethusiastic person who brings others down)wet behind the ears (new at something, a novice)
Is it bad to get a chiuaua ears wet?
no
What does it mean when you say someone is all wet?
When a baby is first born, it is "all wet". As it is cleaned up a bit and gains a few days it is just "wet behind the ears". In either case, neither is qualified to have a full understanding of anything, being "too new to the scene" to actually know what's going on. No one expects such a person to know and understand. Someone who neither knows, nor understands what is happening around them "is all wet". If they are simply naïve, they are "wet behind the ears", indicating they have some understanding, like that of a child, yet not enough to fare well when dealing with those who are fully understanding the situation.
What is the origin of dribs and drabs?
My understanding is that 'Dribs' means 'unkempt' or untidy, or a "bit wet behind the ears" or slow on the uptake. 'Drabs' means to wear old or worn clothes. Putting both together means you are waiting to be cleaned up, washed and dressed properly by others, which might take a while.
Is the phrase 'the new chief executive is a bit wet behind the ears' correct?
That would be the proper idiomatic way to say that the person is new at the job and not very experienced.
Do roosters have ears?
I have roosters and when theyre wet you can see the hole on each side wich is its ears
