New kid on the block?

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #291 [color=blue]“English Slang Idioms (13)”, question 4

He has no friends because he’s the new kid on the ….

(a) block
(b) bus
(c) house
(d) corner

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #291 [color=blue]“English Slang Idioms (13)”, answer 4

He has no friends because he’s the new kid on the block.

Correct answer: (a) block
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is he’s the new kid on the corner correct? thanks.

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No, the expression is ‘he’s the new kid on the block.’

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[b]a/the new kid on the block/b= a person who is new to a place, an organization, etc.
-Despite his six years in politics, he was still regarded by many as the new kid on the block.