Definition
To be experienced in worldly matters; to be seasoned, not naive.
In Context
- ""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."
Opposite In Meaning
- be born yesterday
- fall off the turnip truck
See Also
- be around
- been there, done that, bought the T-shirt
- more than someone has had hot dinners
- not one's first rodeo