memory lane

noun

1. the memory of one's past life likened to a road down which one may travel:

   The class reunion was a trip down memory lane.

Word History and Origins

Origin of memory lane¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Getting the photo gallery yesterday morning sent me down memory lane thinking about how much has changed in 365 days.

From Search Engine Land

Gather round, kids—let me take you on a stroll down memory lane.

From Popular-Science

The objective of Thursday night’s finale, under the guise of a sentimental trip down memory lane, seems to be to remind viewers of the, ahem, humble beginnings of reality TV’s royal family and to celebrate how far they’ve come.

From The Daily Beast

Check out a few others, and simultaneously take a walk down memory lane.

From Essence.com

I do enjoy a trip down memory lane because what’s past is prologue.

From Search Engine Land

Even adults like to shoehorn their bottoms into a malleable rubber swing and take a ride down memory lane.

From The Daily Beast

A survey of past honorees is like a tour not down Memory Lane, but What Were They Thinking Way.

From The Daily Beast

The Cold War may be over, but a trip down memory lane at the Russian Renaissance Restaurant is a great way to get in the mood.

From The Daily Beast

Rap trio Migos's new video for "Versace" brings us down fashion's memory lane.

From The Daily Beast

Justin Timberlake Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane Jimmy Fallon introduced Justin Timberlake as the president of pop.

From The Daily Beast

So you two are just hanging around San Francisco giggling and walking down memory lane?

From Project Gutenberg