| 单词 | to have been around the block |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto have been around the block P10. colloquial (originally U.S.). to have been around the block and variants: to have had extensive experience; to be worldly-wise. Cf. to have been around and to have been round. ΘΠ 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- the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > knowledge, what is known > experience > be experienced [phrase] to know the ginc1530 to know what something is1535 to find (know, etc.) the length (also measure) of a person's foot1580 to know one's way around1814 to be more than seven1896 to know whereof one speaks (or writes, etc.)1922 1914 Sat. Evening Post 14 Mar. 12/1 ‘You're as good as a married man this minute.’ ‘Don't you bet no money on it!’ said Buck warmly. ‘I'm over seven and I've been round the block several times. Nobody ain't kidnaped me yet.’ 1984 Daily Herald (Chicago) 24 July (Flair section) 4/6 The Mayor (who's been around the block enough times to know better) looked like he left his cool way downtown. 2007 Independent on Sunday 29 July (New Review) 20/1 Americans want someone in the White House who's been around the block and who knows his (or her) stuff. < as lemmas |
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