have been around

have been around

to 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

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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.

See also: around, been, have