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Meaning of have been around | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be experienced in worldly matters; to be seasoned, not naive.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español cuando tú vas yo vengo de regreso estar curado de espanto estar de vuelta de todo saber mucha gramática parda
Suomi olla kiertänyt muutakin kuin tahkoa
Français ne pas être né de la dernière pluie
Polski znać się

Examples

“"Oh, I've been around a little before," said Tom coolly. "Yes, you look⟳ like⟳ a lad who has seen something of the world."”
“Barnes: John McCain has been tested. He has been tested in war, and he passed that test⟳. When has Hillary been tested? She has been tested in her marriage. That's about it. Williams: You're being very mean⟳. Barnes: No I'm not. I'm being honest. Williams: She has been around. She has met world leaders.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

have been in the wars have been to an Irish wedding have blood on one's hands have butterflies in one's stomach have designs on have done

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