been to the rodeo: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To have prior experience with a difficult, chaotic, or emotionally trying situation, often used to imply one has been through romantic breakups, hard relationships, or other repetitive life setbacks; similar to 'been around the block.'

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  • After three rough breakups, Jen said, 'I’ve been to the rodeo; I know how messy these things can get.'

    Después de tres rupturas difíciles, Jen dijo: 'He estado en el rodeo; sé lo complicado que pueden ser estas cosas.'

  • Don’t expect him to get flustered—he’s been to the rodeo and knows how to handle tough emotional situations.

    No esperes que se altere—ha estado en el rodeo y sabe cómo manejar situaciones emocionales difíciles.

  • She’s been to the rodeo enough times to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship early on.

    Ella ha estado en el rodeo suficientes veces para reconocer los signos de una relación tóxica desde temprano.

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  • To have attended an actual rodeo event; to have been present at cowboy competitions featuring riding, roping, and related activities.

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  • Last summer, Mike and his family went to the rodeo to watch the bull riding and roping competitions.

    El verano pasado, Mike y su familia fueron al rodeo para ver las competencias de monta de toros y lazo.

  • I’ve been to the rodeo several times, and the energy of the crowd never gets old.

    He ido al rodeo varias veces, y la energía del público nunca pasa de moda.

  • Sandra was excited because it was her first time being to the rodeo, and she loved the lively atmosphere.

    Sandra estaba emocionada porque era su primera vez en el rodeo, y le encantó el ambiente animado.

  • We had been to the rodeo by the time the fireworks show started, so we found our seats quickly.

    Ya habíamos estado en el rodeo cuando comenzó el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales, así que encontramos nuestros asientos rápido.

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  • To be familiar with the ways of a particular scene or type of experience, implying worldliness or jadedness rather than innocence.

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  • Having worked in the music industry for years, Alex has been to the rodeo and isn’t easily impressed by new acts.

    Habiendo trabajado en la industria musical por años, Alex ha estado en el rodeo y no se impresiona fácilmente con nuevos artistas.

  • You can tell she’s been to the rodeo—her savvy approach shows she’s seen it all before.

    Se nota que ella ha estado en el rodeo—su enfoque astuto muestra que lo ha visto todo antes.

  • We’ve been to the rodeo enough times to understand the politics behind the scenes here.

    Hemos estado en el rodeo suficientes veces para entender la política detrás de escena aquí.