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Definition

Not the first time one has been in a particular situation; used to indicate past experience.

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In Context

  • "Look, honey, this ain't my first rodeo, OK? I was doing this when you were in short pants."
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See Also

  • old hand
  • seasoned
  • someone didn't just fall off the turnip truck
  • someone wasn't born yesterday
  • veteran
  • warhorse
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