a little green
a little green
1. Having little or no experience in a given field, specialty, or skill. It refers to the color of young vegetation, which has not fully matured. I know the new apprentice is a little green, but I think she'll do just fine in the new position.
2. Having a slightly sickly appearance, as from nausea. Are you alright? You're looking a little green.
See also: green, little
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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- it isn't over till the fat lady sings
- it isn't over till/until the fat lady sings
- it isn't over until the fat lady sings
- it's not over till/until the fat lady sings
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