stranger to something or some place

stranger to something or some place
stranger to something or some place
someone who is new to an area or place. •

Although John was a stranger to big cities, he enjoyed visiting New York.

You are a stranger to our town, and I hope you feel welcome.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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