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Definition look back in British English

look back phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to think about a time or event in the past

Example

Most people look back on their school days with fondness.

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2

used for saying that someone achieved something special and then became even more successful

Example

I took the art college offer and have never looked back.

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Definition look back in British English