dry behind the ears

== English == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === dry behind the ears (idiomatic) Seasoned or experienced; mature, especially with respect to judgment. Antonym: wet behind the ears 1850, Springfield Rep., (Whig.), Daily (Columbus) Ohio Statesman, 9 May, p. 3, col. 4: Why, you irreclaimable donkey, don’t you know the “notice” was an advertisement? When will you get dry behind the ears? ==== Usage notes ==== Mostly used in the negative: not dry behind the ears yet.