Children Idioms

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a burnt child dreads the fire

Meaning: everyone avoids repeating a hurting experience again in life

Example: After his first accident, Sam is quite careful in driving now because a burnt child dreads a fire. Read more ➺


you’ve got to be kidding

Meaning: To express disbelief or surprise at something that seems unbelievable.

Example: You've got to be kidding. There's no way he finished that project in one day. Read more ➺


class clown

Meaning: a wiseacre

Example: He is the class clown with the constant talking and making fun of others. Read more ➺


wrap in cotton wool

Meaning: to be overprotective towards somebody

Example: The mother wrapped the child up in cotton wool as if it would protect him from all the dangers of the world. Read more ➺


castles in the air

Meaning: thinking of some impossible task

Example: She keeps talking about her big-time ambitions, but it's all castles in the air. Read more ➺


new kid on the block

Meaning: a new arrival in a place, group or organization

Example: As I am the new kid on the block I know that I will have to work hard to prove myself. Read more ➺


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