been there, done that

there

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Definitions of been there, done that words

adverb been there, done that in or at that place (opposed to here): She is there now. 1
adverb been there, done that at that point in an action, speech, etc.: He stopped there for applause. 1
adverb been there, done that in that matter, particular, or respect: His anger was justified there. 1
adverb been there, done that into or to that place; thither: We went there last year. 1
adverb been there, done that (used by way of calling attention to something or someone): There they go. 1
adverb been there, done that in or at that place where you are: Well, hi there. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English (adv.), Old English thǣr thēr, cognate with Dutch daar, Old High German dār; akin to Gothic, Old Norse thar; cf. that

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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