stranger to

Frequency: 7.015.6 per million words

Used to mean unfamiliar with a place, person, or situation (e.g., 'a stranger to me', 'a stranger to the city'). Can be used figuratively (e.g., 'no stranger to controversy').

strangerNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He was a complete stranger to me.
  • She was a stranger to the place.
  • He was no stranger to controversy.
  • The new student felt like a stranger to the school's traditions.
  • Even after living there for years, she remained a stranger to the local dialect.
  • Having grown up in the city, he was a stranger to rural life.
  • The company is no stranger to innovation; they constantly release new products.
  • Despite his long career, he was still a stranger to public speaking.
  • She found herself a stranger to her own feelings after the unexpected news.
  • If you're a stranger to the region, be sure to visit the historical sites.