in its infancy

In the early, nascent period of development or implementation. (Typically of an area of activity, interest, research, etc.) Despite social media's ubiquity in modern life, research on its effects on human behavior is still in its infancy. Now, hold on, I didn't say I'd found a cure! Encouraging as my research has been, it's still in its infancy. Planning for the Christmas gala is still in its infancy, so sure, we'd welcome your help.

See also:

I wouldn't put it past (someone)
I wouldn't put it past somebody
wouldn't put it past someone
break the cycle
cycle
hardball
code of practice
sexual misconduct
on a slippery slope
slippery slope, a

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