have been around
also have been around the block a few times

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have been around
have been around (a bit)
[informal]
if someone has been around, they have had a lot of experience of life and know a lot of things.
She's been around a bit - she should know how to look after herself.

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have been around
have been to many places and done many things, be experienced
My brother has been around and has been overseas many times.

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have been around
v. phr., informal Have been to many places and done many things; know people; have experience and be able to take care of yourself.
Uncle Willie is an old sailor and has really been around.
Betty likes to go out with Jerry, because he has been around.
It's not easy to fool him; he's been around.
Compare: GET AROUND, KNOW ONE'S WAY AROUND.

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