new kid on the block

/ðə njˈuː kˈɪd ɒnðə blˈɒk/

/ðə nˈuː kˈɪd ɑːnðə blˈɑːk/

[phrase]

[PHRASE]

a person or thing that has recently joined a specific place, field, company, group, etc.

new kid on the block definition and meaning

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

1. The new kid on the block is a big boy.

2. The new kid on the block is already making waves with their innovative approach to marketing.

3. When they were the new kid on the block, they struggled to establish themselves in the competitive market.

4. They have been the new kid on the block for a few months now, but they're starting to get the hang of things.

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