Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a babe in the woods
idiom
/ə beɪb ɪn ðə wʊdz/
Definition
A person who is innocent, naive, or inexperienced in a particular situation.
Examples
- When she started her first job, she felt like a babe in the woods, completely overwhelmed by the corporate environment.
- As a newcomer to the city, he was a babe in the woods, not knowing how to navigate the busy streets.
Meaning
This phrase often describes someone who is unaware of the dangers or complexities of a situation, akin to a child lost in a forest.
Synonyms
- innocent
- naive
- ingenuous
- greenhorn
