# welcome to my world

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/welcome-to-my-world
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Indicates that the speaker is very experienced with a (usually unpleasant) situation that is new to the interlocutor.

## Examples

- You are tired? Welcome to my world.
- When my friend complained about the long commute, I just laughed and said, welcome to my world.
- As the junior partner struggled with the relentless demands of the firm, the senior director offered a weary smile and remarked, welcome to my world.

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