The expression "wet behind the ears" means to be naive or inexperienced, like a newborn baby.
L'espressione "wet behind the ears" significa essere ingenuo o inesperto, come un neonato appena nato.
| Idiom | wet behind the ears |
|---|---|
| Definition | naпve; inexperienced |
| Examples | - Didn't he realize it was a spam? How could he be so wet behind the ears? - Don't be so wet behind the ears. She doesn't love you; she's just after your money! |
| Note | When a baby is born, it is wet behind the ears. |
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