torr bakom öronen

Swedish

Etymology

torr (“dry”) +‎ bakom (“behind”) +‎ öronen (“the ears”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɔr ˈbaːkɔm ˈøːrʊnən/

Adjective

torr bakom öronen (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) dry behind the ears

   att inte vara torr bakom öronen

   to not be dry behind the ears (be immature and inexperienced)

Usage notes

Chiefly in the negative, like in English.

References

• öra in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• torr in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)