not one's first rodeo
Not the first time one has been in a particular situation; used to indicate past experience.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't worry, this is not my first rodeo.”
“The manager stayed calm during the crisis because it was not her first rodeo.”
“Although the young lawyer appeared anxious, the senior partner reminded him that this was not their first rodeo in such a high-stakes courtroom.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026