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

Veering off down memory lane, the actor regaled the crowd with an anecdote about "Rocky," using it as a segue to equate Trump with an even bigger historical figure, the son of God.

From Salon

Encouraging users to take a context-free trip down memory lane is an easy way for social platforms to monetize our nostalgia.

From Slate

Stroll down memory lane with me: The promise of the first woman president crashed into the shock of reactionary Trumpism, which itself was met with defiant resistance—Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, the Women’s March—each of which was in turn the subject of furious backlash.

From Slate

The acclaimed comedian, actor and writer took a trip down memory lane to discuss her early days doing stand-up and shooting the hit Netflix series “Beef.”

From Salon

What was it like to take a trip back down memory lane as you compiled all those photos for the book?

From Salon