babe in the woods
noun phrase
US
: a person who is innocent or who lacks experience
When I began my political career, I was a mere babe in the woods.
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The biggest change, though, is that Kendrick is no longer playing Stephanie as a babe in the woods.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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