back in the day
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In Canadian English, this idiom typically means:
DEFINITION
In the past (used especially when referencing positive memories, moments, events or facts about the past)
EXAMPLES
“Back in the day, we would spend hours at the beach with no adult supervision. It was just the sand, the sun, and each other: three kids exploring nature and the joy of peace without cell phones or the pressures of social media.”
“Artists from back in the day, like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, were often commissioned by the Catholic Church to create magnificent displays of art: from celestial frescos to awe-inspiring statues, their works are considered classic.”
“Every generation, at some point, tends to fall victim to the trend of nostalgia: ‘that’s what I used to wear back in the day,’ ‘music was so much better back then,’ ‘do you remember how delicious those were when we were kids? They just don’t make them like they used to…’”
What was the world like back in the day for you? Practice using this idiom in the comments below.