Idioms based on babies and children

new kid on the block

recently joined a team, or Company

spit the dummy

to be petulant or give up

jobs for the boys

jobs or contracts given to friends or associates, favouritism

throw the baby out with the bath water

get rid of useful things along with inessential ones

left holding the baby

responsible for something

sleep like a baby

sleep peacefully or soundly

out of the mouths of babes

unexpected intelligence or wisdom from a child

blue-eyed boy

a favourite

like a kid in a sweet shop

over-excited, without restraint, out of control