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Definition

In the distant past; especially, at a time fondly remembered (the good old days).

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In Context

  • "I wanted to do a song that epitomizes the feeling and vibe from back in the day while still being current."
  • "Sean May played like they did back in the day, kind of like 29 long years ago, when his father led Indiana to a national championship in 1976."
  • "Ah, back in the day. After stumbling out of the service entrance, and wandering to the beach to swim off our buzz, we would barefoot it down the beach to the Outrigger, where Mr. Don would sometimes do a cameo at the microphone."
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Also Said As

  • at the time
  • at that time
  • then
  • back then
  • BITD
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Related Idioms

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The past, seen as a time when things were worse.

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