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new kid on the block
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a person or thing that has recently joined a specific place, field, company, group, etc.
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "new kid on the block" and when to use it?
The idiom "new kid on the block" originated in the mid-20th century and referred to a new person in a neighborhood or community. The term "block" is used metaphorically to represent a neighborhood or community. It is used to describe a person who is new to a particular environment or situation.
Examples
As the new kid on the block, she had to prove herself quickly.
