have been around the block
Seen it all
To have been around the block is to have substantial experience, especially the kind that comes from living through difficult or varied situations.
Someone who's been around the block isn't naive—they've seen how things work and aren't easily fooled: She's been around the block a few times; you won't pull one over on her.
The image suggests having traveled the neighborhood enough to know its terrain.
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
- jadedDulled by overindulgence
worldly-wise · tested · weathered · veteran · practiced · savvy · shrewd · old hand · long in the tooth · no spring chicken · tempered · canny · not born yesterday · battle-scarred · hard knocks · street-smart · informed · intuitive
have been around the blockinexperienced
Lacking practical knowledge
green · wet behind the ears · born yesterday · greenhorn · novice
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