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this ain't my first rodeo
What does this ain't my first rodeo mean?
A way of asserting that one is not naive and has relevant past experience.
"You can't fool me—this ain't my first rodeo."
Origin
Western/Southern American idiom; the rodeo stands for prior experience.
Frequently asked questions
What does "this ain't my first rodeo" mean?
It means the speaker is experienced and not naive, having done this kind of thing before.
When do people say it?
Usually to push back against being underestimated or fooled, signaling they know the ropes.
Where is the phrase from?
It's a Western and Southern American idiom in which the rodeo stands for prior experience.
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