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In somebody’s day

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Timeframe Reference

Used to highlight a period in the past, usually a few decades ago or when speaking of one's younger years.

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In my day, we respected our elders much more.
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Nostalgic Tone

Often implies a longing for the past or a belief that things were better or purer then.

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People really knew how to dress in my day.
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Generational Contrast

Used to contrast past generations with the present, sometimes leading to intergenerational discussions.

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In my day, we didn't have smartphones to distract us.
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