Been around (the block) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "been around (the block)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2023-09-08 04:09

Meaning of Been around (the block)

Been around (the block) phrase informal

To have had real experiences in life

You can't cheat her - she's been around the block, you know.

Don't worry. She's been around, so she will know how to solve this problem.

I could see at a glance that the man had been around.

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an old/a wise head on young shoulders
A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.
a scalded dog fears cold water

Said when you are frightened to do something again because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time

spread (one's) wings

1. To start an independent life and be ready to experience new things for the first time

2. To use full potential abilities or talents to try new things

3. If birds or insects spread their wings, they straighten them to full length.

be (all) part of life's rich tapestry

Used to encourage one to accept the difficult or bad experiences that life throws upon him or her

go through a bad patch

To undergo a lot of problems in the lifetime

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to look like a drowned rat

To be very wet

Example:

Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

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