单词 | to have been around |
释义 | > as lemmasto have been around P1. colloquial (originally U.S.). to have been around: to have visited many places and gained considerable experience of the world; = to have been round at round adv. 7b. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > understanding > wisdom, sagacity > worldly wisdom > have worldly wisdom [phrase] to know what's whatc1422 to know (also learn, show, teach, tell) (a person) a thing or two1760 to know one's way around1814 to have one's head screwed on right (also the right way)1821 to have been around1872 to know (also have) all the answers1896 to know how many (blue) beans make five- 1872 Atlantic Monthly July 85/2 I've been around in my time, boys, And cavorted with any you like. 1927 E. Hemingway Fiesta vii. 72 We've all been around. I dare say Jake here has seen as much as you have. 1968 W. J. Burley Three Toed Pussy iv. 68 I am not an abortionist but neither am I wet behind the ears. I've been around. 2001 I. Sinclair Landor's Tower (2002) i. iii. 39 It was hard to judge her age... She'd been around, but she had a clear, luminescent skin. < as lemmas |
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