Lingo

Remembering

7 Words

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1.
[ring] a bell
Phrase

to make one feel a sense of familiarity or help one remember something

Hang on, let me show you a photo to see if that rings any bells for you.

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2.
[take] a (stroll|trip|walk) down memory lane
Phrase

to talk or write about one's enjoyable previous experiences

As we looked through the old photo album, we couldn't help but take a stroll down memory lane.

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3.
[have] a memory like an elephant
Phrase

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

My grandfather has a memory like an elephant; he can remember details from his childhood that I can't even recall from last week.

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4.
blast from the past
Phrase

the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

What a blast from the past!I haven’t heard that song in years.

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5.
[have] a familiar [ring|rhythm]
Phrase

to make one think of something one saw or heard before

His new song has a familiar ring to it; it reminds me of a classic rock anthem.

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6.
(in|within) living memory
Phrase

used to refer to events or experiences that have happened within the lifetime of people who are currently alive, particularly recently

The last time our town experienced a storm of this magnitude was within living memory.

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7.
[open|reopen] old wounds
Phrase

to bring up past painful or unresolved experiences, often leading to emotional distress or discomfort

Bringing up their past breakup really reopened old wounds, and they both ended up upset.

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