memory lane

noun

Definition of memory lane

: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past —usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane

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Recently, Joey took a trip down memory lane and posted the cutest behind-the-scenes pic with the Sprouse twins, who were SO blonde at the time. — Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About "The Kissing Booth" Star Joey King," 2 July 2018 The Park on Park Cruise Night vintage car show has three more engagements in downtown Mundelein this summer, giving attendees plenty of time to take a trip down memory lane. — Denys Bucksten, chicagotribune.com, "Park on Park Cruise Night showcases classic cars and nostalgic memories," 18 June 2018 Watch her take a trip down memory lane in the video, above. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "Real Housewives of New York's Tinsley Mortimer Looks Back at Her Memorable Met Gala Moments," 7 May 2018 After their 25th anniversary, the couple decided to travel down memory lane and visit the different places that were significant during the early stages of their relationship. — Tamara Fuentes, Country Living, "Everything You Need to Know About 'Long Island Medium' Stars Theresa and Larry Caputo's 28-Year Marriage," 13 Apr. 2018 Take a walk down memory lane and watch the iconic commercial, which will definitely be stuck in your head the rest of the day. — Shannon Barbour, Cosmopolitan, "The Original 'My Little Pony' Toys are Back and Making Your Childhood Dreams Come True," 1 Mar. 2018 Here’s how: Google+ The first one to check for is Google+ because that’s what started this trip down memory lane. — Katherine Bindley, WSJ, "Don’t Be Haunted by Digital Ghosts: Delete Your Old Accounts," 12 Oct. 2018 Take a trip down memory lane and watch the Texas Lottery's very first drawing on November 14, 1992. — Anna M. Tinsley, star-telegram, "Texan claims $2 million Powerball prize," 9 July 2018 Curry, like Durant, understandably wanted no part of the trip down memory lane. — Ben Golliver, SI.com, "The Warriors Cheat Death Again Thanks to Klay Thompson," 27 May 2018

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