Been there, done that got the T-shirt

been there, done that, got the T-shirt

A jocular, sarcastic, or condescending expression of familiarity or boredom with a certain situation or thing. Refers to buying a T-shirt as a souvenir from a tourist destination to prove that one has been there. Oh, you're going to Paris this summer? Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. A: "Anyone in these forums have any experience running a business with a romantic partner?" B: "Let me tell you, friend, that's a recipe for disaster. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt." Oh, your unit is heading out for a tour in the Middle East? Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.

See also: been, done

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Been there, done that (got the T-shirt)

and BTDT(GTS)

phr. & comp. abb. I’ve been through all this before. BTDTGTS. I need some other suggestions.

See also: been, done, that

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