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.
- 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