dry behind the ears
dry behind the ears  {adj. phr.},  {informal}
Experienced; knowing how to do something. Usually used in the negative. 
John had just started working for the company, and was not dry behind the ears yet.
Compare: KNOW ONE'S WAY AROUND.
Contrast: WET BEHIND THE EARS.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
