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Been there, done that

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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is used in informal situations, often among friends or peers.

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When Jake talked about the tough hike, I nodded, 'been there, done that'.
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Showing Empathy

Used to show understanding of someone's situation based on personal experience.

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He complained about noisy neighbors and I empathized, saying, 'been there, done that'.
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Dismissive Tone

Can come across as dismissive if not used carefully, assuming others' experiences are identical to one's own.

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When she mentioned her struggle at work, my 'been there, done that' made her sigh.
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