have been around the block

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1. to have had a lot of experience of a particular situation His lawyer has been around the block a few times and knows what to expect.

2. to have had a lot of experience of life, especially difficult or unpleasant experience His girlfriend looks like she's been around the block a bit.

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Both Grisman and Garcia have been around the block, and I'm glad they are in my house now, celebrating life in the way they know best. Not for Kids Only by Logghe, Joan / Mothering More results

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