been to the rodeo
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Meaning · English
Experienced and knowledgeable about a situation or activity
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Có kinh nghiệm và hiểu biết về một tình huống hoặc hoạt động
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Literally: attended a rodeo
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He's been to the rodeo a few times, so he knows how to handle the challenges
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “been to the rodeo” mean?
Experienced and knowledgeable about a situation or activity Literally: attended a rodeo
Is “been to the rodeo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.