Taking A Walk Down Memory Lane Flashcards

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Recalling or reminiscing about past experiences, especially related to travel.

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Travel down memory lane/Taking a walk down memory lane.

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To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events or experiences.

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Reminisce.

Every summer, the siblings gather to reminisce about their childhood vacations spent at the lake house.

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A sentimental longing or affectionate remembrance for the past.

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Nostalgia.

Looking through old photo albums filled Sarah with nostalgia for her childhood.

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To think deeply or carefully about past experiences.

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Reflect.

After retiring, Mark often reflects on his career and the choices he made along the way.

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Evoking feelings of nostalgia or affection.

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Sentimental.

Sarah couldn’t help but feel sentimental when she found her old teddy bear tucked away in the attic.

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To talk about or dwell on past experiences with fondness or sentimentally.

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Wax nostalgic.

Whenever they gathered for family dinners, Uncle Joe would wax nostalgic about his youth and the mischief he got into.

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To recall or evoke memories of previous time or event.

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Hark back to.

The old abandoned house harked back to a time when the town was thriving.

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A nostalgic or overly optimistic view of the past, often ignoring its flaws or hardships.

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Rose-tinted glasses.

Jenny tends to see her childhood through rose-tinted glasses, forgetting the struggles her family faced.

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Find or cherished recollections of past experiences.

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Golden memories.

The old amusement park holds many golden memories for their residents who grew up nearby.

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Referring to a time in the past, often nostalgically.

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Back in the day.

Back in the day, we used to spend our summers exploring the woods behind our neighborhood.

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A pleasant or affectionate memory of a past event or experience.

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Fond recollection.

Whenever she hears that song, it brings a fond recollection of her high school prom.

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