be new to the game

be new to the game

To be inexperienced in a particular area. (Despite its use of the word "game," this phrase does not usually refer to sports.) I know my employees are skeptical of me because I'm new to the game—I need to find a way to gain their trust.
See also: game, new
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • new to the game
  • always the bridesmaid
  • always the bridesmaid, never the bride
  • bride
  • bridesmaid
  • wouldn't you know
  • wouldn't you know it
  • call at (some place)
  • call at some place
  • break for