down memory lane

Considering a set or series of memories of one's past life, likened to a roadway that one may visit or take a tour of. (Used primarily in the phrase "stroll/take a trip/walk etc. down memory lane.") My grandmother spends more time strolling down memory lane these days than conversing about the present. It was lovely finding our old photo albums and taking a trip down memory lane. To be quite honest, it's growing quite dull doing nothing but strolling down memory lane when I get together with my high school friends.

down memory lane

Looking back on the past. Often put in a nostalgic way, this term may have originated as the title of a popular song of 1924, “Memory Lane,” words by Bud de Sylva, and music by Larry Spier and Con Conrad. It was revived in the film In Society (1944), starring Abbott and Costello. That is where former movie actor, President Ronald Reagan, may have picked it up; he then used it in his 1984 speech accepting the Republican nomination, “Well, let’s take them [his opponents] on a little stroll down memory lane.”

See also: down, lane, memory

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

lane
memory lane
boiling point
bloom of youth
broom closet
closet
a change of tack
(one's) (hand)writing is like chicken scratch
as though
a foothold in (something)

References in periodicals archive

Legends Madonna and Bruce Springsteen are taking fans on a trip down memory lane, respectively nabbing numbers one and two of the US top album tally.

Madonna edges out Springsteen to top US charts

Straight in for a trip down memory lane, the Spice Girls launched into Spice Up Your Life, before If You Can't Dance and Who Do You Think You Are, ending with a firework of rainbow-coloured confetti fired into the crowd.

Ultimate fun-filled feelgood trip down memory land; Review: The Spice Girls, Principality Stadium, Cardiff ????HHHH

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on an inspiring walk down memory lane in celebration of magic and family fun.

Enter a dazzling world of adventure; ADVERTISING FEATURE BOOK TICKETS TO DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY ON ICE AT M&S BANK AREA LIVERPOOL THIS APRIL

The actress says walking the ramp has always been very special to her and takes her down memory lane. "I'm excited to be walking the ramp for designer duo Bhumika and Jyoti for their Summer Spring 2019 collection.

Sushmita Sen to walk for Bhumika, Jyoti at LMIFW S/S'19

Thanks pooj for the trip down memory lane @poojab1972'

Alia Bhatt takes a stroll down the memory lane

Summary: Gulf News take a journey down memory lane at the iconic venue which has set a record for hosting the most number of one-day internationals

Sharjah, where cricket blossomed in the desert

WI goes down Memory Lane KEITH Barbour gave a slide show entitled "Down Memory Lane" at the June meeting of Meltham Women's Institute.

WI goes down Memory Lane

g DON'T MISS saturday 13.05.2017 SharI'm geared up to put car in retro for drive down memory lane PAGE 03 Fashion Slip into our pick of bang on trend backless loafers PAGE 09 YOUR SEVEN DAY TELLY GUIDE INSIDE Woman Kylie Jenner is going pout on her own PAGES 10&11 PAGES 04&05 battle I'm red-dy for Eurovision hopeful Lucie Jones vows to ignore any bad feelings over Brexit, tactical voting and gorilla outfits to sing her heart out for the UK tonight Saturday magazine The best magazine on the market has celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus recipes, fashion and a brilliant TV guide FREE EVERY WEEK IN THE RECORD

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Down memory lane I ENDORSE the compliments handed out to the management and staff of Bangor racecourse by Colin Roberts and John Goodman (Letters, April 9).

Down memory lane I ENDORSE [...]; LETTERS

The charity wants you to host a Dinner Down Memory Lane, and instead of asking guests to bring a bottle or a dessert, ask for a donation instead.

YOUR VIEW; Lisa Wild, community fundraiser of North-east and Cumbria Marie Curie Care and support through terminal illness, invites you to add fundraising to your menu

DENBIGH Museum is asking for help as they prepare for a walk down memory lane with their 'Denbigh Schools - Past and Present' exhibition which will be launched at the museum in May.

Schools history in your [...]; Noticeboard

A BUS ride down memory lane? As your letter writer found, a bus ride in Birmingham can be more of a nightmare than a trip back into nostalgic history.

Day on the Outer Circle a health hazard; LETTERS&

NOSTALGIA Take a trip down memory lane TOP 5 MOST-READ STORIES ONLINE www.birminghammail.co.uk 1.

THE MAIL ONLINE

The popular broadcaster joins host Len Goodman for a stroll down memory lane as she chooses her favourite vacation.

Mourne again

词组	down memory lane
释义	down memory lane down memory lane Considering a set or series of memories of one's past life, likened to a roadway that one may visit or take a tour of. (Used primarily in the phrase "stroll/take a trip/walk etc. down memory lane.") My grandmother spends more time strolling down memory lane these days than conversing about the present. It was lovely finding our old photo albums and taking a trip down memory lane. To be quite honest, it's growing quite dull doing nothing but strolling down memory lane when I get together with my high school friends. See also: down, lane, memory Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. down memory lane Looking back on the past. Often put in a nostalgic way, this term may have originated as the title of a popular song of 1924, “Memory Lane,” words by Bud de Sylva, and music by Larry Spier and Con Conrad. It was revived in the film In Society (1944), starring Abbott and Costello. That is where former movie actor, President Ronald Reagan, may have picked it up; he then used it in his 1984 speech accepting the Republican nomination, “Well, let’s take them [his opponents] on a little stroll down memory lane.” See also: down, lane, memory The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: lane memory lane boiling point bloom of youth broom closet closet a change of tack (one's) (hand)writing is like chicken scratch as though a foothold in (something) References in periodicals archive Legends Madonna and Bruce Springsteen are taking fans on a trip down memory lane, respectively nabbing numbers one and two of the US top album tally. Madonna edges out Springsteen to top US charts Straight in for a trip down memory lane, the Spice Girls launched into Spice Up Your Life, before If You Can't Dance and Who Do You Think You Are, ending with a firework of rainbow-coloured confetti fired into the crowd. Ultimate fun-filled feelgood trip down memory land; Review: The Spice Girls, Principality Stadium, Cardiff ????HHHH A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on an inspiring walk down memory lane in celebration of magic and family fun. Enter a dazzling world of adventure; ADVERTISING FEATURE BOOK TICKETS TO DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY ON ICE AT M&S BANK AREA LIVERPOOL THIS APRIL The actress says walking the ramp has always been very special to her and takes her down memory lane. "I'm excited to be walking the ramp for designer duo Bhumika and Jyoti for their Summer Spring 2019 collection. Sushmita Sen to walk for Bhumika, Jyoti at LMIFW S/S'19 Thanks pooj for the trip down memory lane @poojab1972' Alia Bhatt takes a stroll down the memory lane Summary: Gulf News take a journey down memory lane at the iconic venue which has set a record for hosting the most number of one-day internationals Sharjah, where cricket blossomed in the desert WI goes down Memory Lane KEITH Barbour gave a slide show entitled "Down Memory Lane" at the June meeting of Meltham Women's Institute. WI goes down Memory Lane g DON'T MISS saturday 13.05.2017 SharI'm geared up to put car in retro for drive down memory lane PAGE 03 Fashion Slip into our pick of bang on trend backless loafers PAGE 09 YOUR SEVEN DAY TELLY GUIDE INSIDE Woman Kylie Jenner is going pout on her own PAGES 10&11 PAGES 04&05 battle I'm red-dy for Eurovision hopeful Lucie Jones vows to ignore any bad feelings over Brexit, tactical voting and gorilla outfits to sing her heart out for the UK tonight Saturday magazine The best magazine on the market has celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus recipes, fashion and a brilliant TV guide FREE EVERY WEEK IN THE RECORD DON'T MISS Down memory lane I ENDORSE the compliments handed out to the management and staff of Bangor racecourse by Colin Roberts and John Goodman (Letters, April 9). Down memory lane I ENDORSE [...]; LETTERS The charity wants you to host a Dinner Down Memory Lane, and instead of asking guests to bring a bottle or a dessert, ask for a donation instead. YOUR VIEW; Lisa Wild, community fundraiser of North-east and Cumbria Marie Curie Care and support through terminal illness, invites you to add fundraising to your menu DENBIGH Museum is asking for help as they prepare for a walk down memory lane with their 'Denbigh Schools - Past and Present' exhibition which will be launched at the museum in May. Schools history in your [...]; Noticeboard A BUS ride down memory lane? As your letter writer found, a bus ride in Birmingham can be more of a nightmare than a trip back into nostalgic history. Day on the Outer Circle a health hazard; LETTERS& NOSTALGIA Take a trip down memory lane TOP 5 MOST-READ STORIES ONLINE www.birminghammail.co.uk 1. THE MAIL ONLINE The popular broadcaster joins host Len Goodman for a stroll down memory lane as she chooses her favourite vacation. Mourne again
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