back in the day

back in the day

At a time in the past that is remembered with fondness or nostalgia. Back in the day, I used to spend my summers exploring or playing with friends. Now I'm in the office every day.
See also: back
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • play (something) with (one)
  • play with
  • days of yore
  • Where are the snows of yesteryear?
  • splash out (on something)
  • a blast from the past
  • blast
  • bless (someone's) (little) cotton socks
  • bless his, her, etc. cotton socks
  • have a soft spot for or an animal