How to Pronounce "dry behind the ears"
expression
DRY bee-HIND thuh EERZ
DRY bee-HIND thee EE-uhz
Definition
Used to describe someone who is inexperienced or new to something, especially when they still have a lot to learn.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
dɹˈaɪ/ /bɪhˈaɪnd/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRY bee-HIND thuh EERZ
UK
DRY bee-HIND thee EE-uhz
Listen in Context
He just started the job, so he's still dry behind the ears.
My younger brother is only 16 and still dry behind the ears.
She made a few mistakes because she's dry behind the ears.
Trust me, he's not dry behind the ears anymore—he knows what he's doing now.