young hands
Fresh, unskilled labor
Young hands refers to people who are new, inexperienced, or junior in a field or organization: We need some young hands to bring fresh ideas to the department.
The phrase emphasizes capability and labor potential rather than literal age—young hands can learn quickly and do the work, even if they lack seasoning.
Sometimes contrasted with old hands, who have experience but perhaps less energy or adaptability.
- immatureNot fully developed
- childishImmature in manner
- uncallousedWithout hardened skin
- juvenileYoung person or animal
- softYielding to touch
gentle touch · hold · apprentice · clean · smooth · promise · potential · bright future · novice · crafting · nimble · intern · growing · trainee · rookie · building · inexperience · growing pains
young handsold hands
Experienced, skilled people
veterans · old-timers · lifers · senior staff · old guard
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