Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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A Blast From The Past

You use the expression “A Blast from the Past” to talk fondly about someone or something that has returned after an absence or a period of disuse or obscurity. The phrase is usually a positive or a happy one. Example in use:  ‘‘‘I heard an old Elvis tune on the radio yesterday. What an awesome blast from the past!’’’