A/the new kid on the block

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Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or presentations.

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Don't worry about being the new kid on the block, everyone's friendly here.

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Feeling Out of Place

Often implies temporary unease or a sense of being unfamiliar with the surroundings.

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I felt like a new kid on the block at the party, knowing no one.

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Not Just Kids

Can refer to someone of any age who is new to a situation.

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Joining the board, he was clearly the new kid on the block.

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