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The phrase is used in informal situations, often among friends or peers.
When Jake talked about the tough hike, I nodded, 'been there, done that'.
Used to show understanding of someone's situation based on personal experience.
He complained about noisy neighbors and I empathized, saying, 'been there, done that'.
Can come across as dismissive if not used carefully, assuming others' experiences are identical to one's own.
When she mentioned her struggle at work, my 'been there, done that' made her sigh.