Idioms and expressions used in sharing past experiences

IDIOM MEANING EXAMPLE

Back in the day A time in the past; used mostly Back in the day, my parents walked to
when you are remembering nice school and did not need a school bus.
things

Turn back time To go back to the past in order I wish I could turn back time and
to do things differently study harder for the exams I failed.

Time flies Time passes surprisingly quickly I can’t believe it’s almost time to go
home. It’s funny how time flies when
you’re having fun!

A thing of the past Something that no longer exists Playing hide and seek under the moon
or happens is a thing of the past.

Behind the times Old-fashioned; not modern Anyone who is not using Facebook or
Twitter is really behind the times!

In the good old days Refers to a time in the past In the good old days, children didn’t
when you remember life being have smartphones and video games;
better in some way they played outside together.

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