blast from the past

Definition

Something or someone that a person has not seen for a long time that evokes nostalgic feelings.

Example Sentences

• "Now there's a golden oldie, a blast from the past, when the heavyweight division was still strong and vibrant and unified (...)"
• "In the process, he managed to make the Republican tax cut sound like a blast from the past."
• ""Ellie!" he shouted. "What a blast from the past! This is just like old times, when you used to walk in that very door!""