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Knowledge & Understanding - Inexpertness
Master English idioms regarding inexpertness, like "out of practice" and "wet behind the ears".
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small dog, tall weeds
[sentence]
used to describe a person who seems to be incapable of doing something due to a lack of necessary resources or skills
out of practice
[phrase]
used to say that one did not have much experience with something and therefore is not very good at it
wet behind the ears
[phrase]
having little knowledge or experience of a particular situation or activity
Ex: The recent college graduate may be smart , but he 's wet behind the ears when it comes to practical work experience .
to lose one's touch
[phrase]
to no longer be able to do a certain activity as well as one did in the past
Ex: Once a brilliant athlete , he lost his touch on the field , and his performance has suffered .
to lack knowledge or understanding of a particular concept or term
finger in the air
[phrase]
an unscientific or inaccurate estimate or method
Ex: We need more than just finger in the air to make important decisions ; we need concrete evidence and analysis .
a versatile and adaptable individual who can handle a variety of tasks effectively
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