back in the day

Definitions

In the distant past; especially, at a time fondly remembered (the good old days).

idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

Examples

“I wanted to do a song that epitomizes the feeling and vibe from back in the day while still being current.”

“Sean May played like⟳ they did back in the day, kind of like⟳ 29 long years ago, when his father led Indiana to a national championship in 1976.”

“Ah, back in the day. After stumbling out of the service entrance, and wandering to the beach to swim⟳ off our buzz, we would barefoot it down the beach to the Outrigger, where Mr. Don would sometimes do a cameo at the microphone.”

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