CEFR B2
new kid on the block
noun phrase
Meaning
A person who has recently arrived in a place or group and is inexperienced in that specific environment.
Examples
- As the new kid on the block, she spent her first week observing how the team handled project deadlines.
- The software startup is the new kid on the block, but it is already challenging the industry giants.
Synonyms: newcomer, novice, rookie, neophyte