been around the block

been around the block
has great experience in a particular matter

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • been around (the block) — v. experienced (often sexually). She s been around the block and knows what she s doing in bed …   English slang

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  • been around the block a few times — Someone who says they ve been around the block a few times is indicating that they have life experience relating to the topic at hand. It is not necessary to discuss the introductory aspects of the topic or give beginner level advice …   The small dictionary of idiomes

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  • have been around the block (a couple of few times) — have been around the block (a couple of/​a few times) informal phrase to have a lot of experience of something, especially when this means that it is difficult to trick or surprise you When you’ve been around the block as many times as I have,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • have been around the block — (a few times) informal (of a person) have a lot of experience …   Useful english dictionary

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  • around the block — pp Mature, experienced. Mavis has been around the block a few times too many! 1960s …   Historical dictionary of American slang

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