fall off the turnip truck
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To be naïve, inexperienced, or unsophisticated. Sometimes used in a rural sense.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
là ngây thơ, thiếu kinh nghiệm hoặc không tinh tế
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “fall off the turnip truck” mean?
To be naïve, inexperienced, or unsophisticated. Sometimes used in a rural sense.
Is “fall off the turnip truck” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.