How do you use "Been there, done that" in a sentence?

Backpacking through Europe? Been there, done that. Been there, done that — trust me, it's not as fun as it sounds. You want to start a business? Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.

Been there, done that

Q: What does "Been there, done that" mean?

I've already experienced that; it's nothing new to me. A dismissive expression indicating you've already had the experience someone is describing. Can show world-weariness, boredom, or genuine empathy based on shared experience. Sometimes extended to 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt.'

American Slang Term American ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: I've already experienced that; it's nothing new to me.

我早就经历过了；对我来说不是什么新鲜事。

Ya lo he vivido; no es nada nuevo para mí.

もう経験済み。今さら珍しくもない。

이미 경험해봤다. 이제 새삼스러울 것도 없다.

A dismissive expression indicating you've already had the experience someone is describing. Can show world-weariness, boredom, or genuine empathy based on shared experience. Sometimes extended to 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt.'

一种不以为然的表达，表示别人正在描述的事你已经经历过了。根据语境，可以表现出阅历丰富、无聊感，或基于共同经历的真诚共鸣。有时会延伸为'been there, done that, got the T-shirt（去过了，做过了，T恤都拿了）'。

Una expresión despectiva que indica que ya has tenido la experiencia que alguien te está describiendo. Puede mostrar hastío, aburrimiento o empatía genuina basada en una experiencia compartida. A veces se alarga a 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt'.

相手が話している経験をすでに自分もしたことがあると伝える、やや突き放した表現。世慣れた感じ、退屈さ、あるいは共有体験に基づく本当の共感を示すことがある。「been there, done that, got the T-shirt（経験済み、Tシャツまでもらった）」と延長されることも。

누군가가 설명하는 경험을 이미 해봤다는 것을 나타내는 무심한 표현. 맥락에 따라 세상에 지쳤음, 지루함, 또는 공유된 경험에 기반한 진정한 공감을 보여줄 수 있다. 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt'로 확장되기도 한다.

Examples

Backpacking through Europe? Been there, done that.
背包游欧洲？早就去过了，玩过了。
¿Recorrer Europa con la mochila? Ya lo hice.
ヨーロッパをバックパック旅行？もうやったよ。
유럽 배낭여행? 이미 해봤어.
Been there, done that — trust me, it's not as fun as it sounds.
早经历过了——相信我，没有听起来那么好玩。
Ya pasé por eso — créeme, no es tan divertido como suena.
経験済みだよ——信じてくれ、言うほど楽しくない。
이미 다 해봤어——날 믿어, 말처럼 재밌지 않아.
You want to start a business? Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.
你想创业？早经历过了，都拿到纪念T恤了。
¿Quieres montar un negocio? Ya pasé por eso, y hasta me compré la camiseta.
起業したいって？経験済みだよ、Tシャツまでもらったさ。
사업을 시작하고 싶다고? 다 해봤지, 티셔츠까지 받았어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: shared experience, dismissal, empathy

Tone: world-weary, knowing

✓ Do Say

Been there, done that.
Been there, done that.（去过了，做过了。）
Ya pasé por eso.
もう経験済みだよ。
다 해봤어.
Been there.
Been there.（经历过了。）
Ya estuve ahí.
あるある。
이미 경험해봤지.

✗ Don't Say

Can sound dismissive of someone's excitement.
可能会显得在泼别人的冷水。
Puede sonar despectivo hacia la ilusión de alguien.
相手のワクワクを軽視しているように聞こえることがある。
상대방의 흥분을 무시하는 것처럼 들릴 수 있다.

Origin & History

American catchphrase that became widespread in the 1980s-90s. Possibly originated from military or travel contexts. The 'got the T-shirt' extension adds humorous emphasis.

Cultural Context

Era: 1980s–present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Regional notes: All regions