Be (as) green as a gooseberry In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be (as) green as a gooseberry", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jane Nhung calendar 2021-07-08 12:07

Meaning of Be (as) green as a gooseberry

Be (as) green as a gooseberry simile

Be young or childish and not have had much experience

 

She has just graduated from college. She's still green as a gooseberry.

Try to forgive him this time, he's still green as a gooseberry anyway.

He's only 15 years old. He is as green as a gooseberry.

Other phrases about:

(as) innocent as a lamb

1. Being faultless or guiltless

2. Being naive or inexperienced

vim and vigor

An abundance of exuberant, young vigor, enthusiasm, or vitality.

(as) green as grass

To lack experience.

knee-high to a jackrabbit

1. Very young.
2. Very small in size or stature.

 

Grammar and Usage of Be (as) green as a gooseberry

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to the tense and subject of the sentence.

More examples:

The kids look so innocent. They are just as green as gooseberries.

Origin of Be (as) green as a gooseberry

Goose berry is a small, green fruit covered with short hairs. Its appearance and sour taste evoke associations of young and immature people.

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