Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
babe-in-the-woods
idiom
/beɪb ɪn ðə wʊdz/
Definition
A naive or inexperienced person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of.
Examples
- After moving to the big city, she felt like a babe-in-the-woods, unfamiliar with its dangers.
- His trust in everyone showed that he was just a babe-in-the-woods when it came to business.
- Although he was bright, his lack of street smarts made him seem like a babe-in-the-woods.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is innocent and unsuspecting, often likened to a child in a vulnerable position.
Synonyms
- naive
- innocent
- gullible
- unsuspecting
