been there, done that, got the T-shirt
📖 generalMeaning
An emphatic version of 'been there, done that,' suggesting not only extensive experience but also that the experience was so significant (or cliched) that one has the souvenir to prove it, often implying a dismissive or jaded attitude.
Literal Meaning
To have visited a place, performed an action, and acquired a commemorative garment.
Example
“Oh, you're trying to fix that old printer again? Been there, done that, got the T-shirt; it's beyond repair.”