Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
wet behind the ears in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idiom given in the alternatives has the meaning?
Lacking experience; immature.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Wet behind the ears
Correct Answer: Option 2 — Wet behind the ears
"Wet behind the ears" means inexperienced or immature — like a newborn animal that is still wet from birth and has not yet dried. It is used to describe someone who is new to something and lacks experience.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 — "Box somebody's ears": means to slap someone on the side of the head as punishment — unrelated to inexperience.
Option 3 — "Flea in the ear": means to receive a sharp rebuke or reprimand — unrelated to immaturity.
Option 4 — "Easy on the ear": means pleasant to listen to — unrelated to lack of experience.
wet behind the ears – questions
Has wet behind the ears been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – wet behind the ears has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.