Those were the days

phrase

A phrase used to remember good occasions in the past.

Back in college, when we used to play football every evening, those were the days.
Visual representation of "those were the days" - A phrase used to remember good occasions in the past.

Often appears as...

  • those were the days of
  • those were the days when

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

A phrase used to remember good occasions in the past.

Back in college, when we used to play football every evening, those were the days.
Visual representation of "those were the days" - A phrase used to remember good occasions in the past.

Often appears as...

  • those were the days of
  • those were the days when

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "those were the days"
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Nostalgic Emotion

The phrase often express a longing or affection for the past.

Illustration for Nostalgic Emotion
Listening to these songs, those were the days, my friend.
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Positive Reminiscing

It's used to recall positive and enjoyable times, not sad or negative ones.

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When we gathered for family picnics, those were the days.
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Colloquial Use

Mainly used in informal conversations among friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
We would fish at the lake every summer, ah, those were the days!
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Nostalgic Emotion

The phrase often express a longing or affection for the past.

Illustration for Nostalgic Emotion
Listening to these songs, those were the days, my friend.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Reminiscing

It's used to recall positive and enjoyable times, not sad or negative ones.

Illustration for Positive Reminiscing
When we gathered for family picnics, those were the days.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Mainly used in informal conversations among friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
We would fish at the lake every summer, ah, those were the days!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Nostalgic Emotion

The phrase often express a longing or affection for the past.

Illustration for Nostalgic Emotion
Listening to these songs, those were the days, my friend.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Reminiscing

It's used to recall positive and enjoyable times, not sad or negative ones.

Illustration for Positive Reminiscing
When we gathered for family picnics, those were the days.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Mainly used in informal conversations among friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
We would fish at the lake every summer, ah, those were the days!
Visual representation of the word "Those were the days"

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