The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
kick someone when they are down
To make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time…
hindsight is 20/20
In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset;…
blast from the past
Something or someone that a person has not seen for a long time that e…
you can't step in the same river twice
It is not possible to repeat past experiences, as time changes all thi…
back in the day
In the distant past; especially, at a time fondly remembered (the good…
behind its time
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later…