cast (one's) mind back

cast (one's) mind back

To try to recall something. This phrase is usually followed by "to" and a specific time period, instance, or event. OK, cast your mind back to freshman year—can you remember who our English teacher was?
See also: back, cast, mind
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cast your mind back

think back; recall an earlier time.
See also: back, cast, mind
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cast your ˈmind back to something

think about something in the past: Cast your mind back to when you were a child.
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See also:
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • sure as eggs is eggs
  • long time, no hear
  • scientia potentia est
  • back burner
  • backburner
  • burner
  • a penny for them