look back

The phrase "look back" commonly refers to reflecting on past events or reviewing previous information.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To reflect on or remember past events or experiences.

Example

She likes to look back on her childhood with fondness.
When you look back at your career, what do you feel most proud of?

B2General

(common)To review or examine something that has already happened or been done.

Example

He looked back at his notes to prepare for the exam.
Let's look back at the previous chapter to understand the context.

C1General

(idiomatic)To achieve success and continue progressing without hesitation.

Example

After launching his startup, he never looked back.
Once she decided to change careers, she didn't look back.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "look back":

turn back look over one's shoulder go backwards walk back rear view hark back run back look on look ahead time back look down go back on step back move back look at look over row back turn again circle back look to look up ask back way back go back to stay back look into throw back retrace one's steps look up and down turn around reflect on stepping back pull back hit back have a look sit back fall back look through get back come back stand back look around rear back back in rear-view mirror take back keep back watch one's back roll back the years roll back talk back look off back into shoulder check back out turn one's back back time back away turn round