Finding my old toy box was a total blast from the past.
blast from the past
idiomSomething or someone that a person has not seen for a long time that evokes nostalgic feelings.
Hearing that song on the radio was a real blast from the past, reminding me of my high school years.
When my childhood friend walked into the room unexpectedly, she was a sudden blast from the past that brought back a flood of forgotten memories.
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blast off
to begin ascent under rocket power
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brain blast
The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
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full blast
Maximum capacity or effort
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ghost from one's past
Something unpleasant from one's past that "haunts" them (makes them feel uneasy) to the present day.
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live in the past
To dwell on and ruminate about past events.
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pea-time is past
Something is ruined or gone beyond recall.
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put it past
To consider it not possible for (someone) (to do something).
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put one past
To deceive, trick, or fool (someone), especially by concealing something.