Meanings
Ellipsis for "I have been there and have done that".
How to pronounce "been there, done that":
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An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is not too keen on revisiting or redoing it again.
Example: "No, I don't wanna go paragliding. Been there, done that. I found it awful."
Example Sentences
1
I don't need any details, I've been there, done that.
2
What's the big deal? I've been there, done that already.
3
You don't have to explain it to me; I've been there, done that before.
4
I'm not interested in that topic anymore; been there, done that.
5
Save your breath, I've been there, done that and it didn't work.