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Today's Expressions

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to be hung up on something

to be overly concerned or obsessed with something (often a past event, person, or problem) · to be unable to move past something emotionally

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Have you ever found yourself constantly thinking about an ex, or a mistake you made weeks ago? This expression perfectly captures that feeling when you just can't let something go! 🤔 It's like your brain has a sticky note stuck on one particular thing.

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to feel nostalgic

to feel a sentimental longing for the past · to yearn for a bygone era

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You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you see an old photo, hear a song from your childhood, or revisit a place from your past? ✨ That's nostalgia! It’s like your heart is giving a little hug to a cherished memory. 🤗

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to take a trip down memory lane

to remember past experiences · to reminisce

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Ever open an old photo album or hear a song from your childhood and feel that cozy, warm feeling of remembering the good old days? 💖 That's when you 'take a trip down memory lane'! 📸 It's perfect for reminiscing about fun times or sharing stories from the past with friends.

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cry over spilled milk

to be upset about something that has happened and cannot be changed · to regret something that cannot be undone

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This expression is perfect for those moments when you or a friend are dwelling on a past mistake or an unchangeable event. 🕰️ It's a gentle way of saying, "Hey, what's done is done, let's look forward!"