="have-been-around-thanh-ngu-tuc-ngu">have been around Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
have been around1. To have experience, either in a particular area or in one's life overall. A fixture of the Washington political scene, the respected senator has definitely been around. Look, I've been around, I know that a deal like this is never as good as it sounds.2. To have been sexually promiscuous. OK, yes, I've been around, but that doesn't mean I'm not looking for a meaningful relationship.See also: around, been, have
have been aroundto be experienced in life. (Use with caution since this can also be taken to mean to be promiscuous.) Ask Sally about how the government works. She's been around the state capital for years. They all know a lot about life. They've been around.See also: around, been, have
have been around INFORMALIf someone has been around, they have had a lot of experience of different people and situations. He knows what to do. He's been around. He's been around a long time and has acquired a number of skills.See also: around, been, have
have been around have a lot of varied experience of the world, especially a lot of sexual experience. informalSee also: around, been, have
have been aˈround (informal) 1 have a wide experience of life: Shes been around a bit so shell know how to deal with this type of problem.2 have had many sexual partners: Hed had a lot of girlfriends before he met Sue. Hed certainly been around a bit.See also: around, been, haveSee also:
be remembered as (something)
be remembered as/for something
be remembered for (something)
be somebody's life
be (one's) life
(there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
at (one's) doorstep
at doorstep
at somebody's expense
at someone's expense
have been aroundhave been to many places and done many things, be experienced My brother has really been around and has been overseas many times.
