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to look back
[phrase form: look]
01
regarder en arrière, se remémorer
to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions
Intransitive: to look back on events or experiences | to look back at events or experiences
Exemples
He looked back on his childhood with fondness and nostalgia.
Il regarda en arrière sur son enfance avec tendresse et nostalgie.
She looked back on her life with regret, wishing she had made different choices.
Elle a regardé en arrière sur sa vie avec regret, souhaitant avoir fait des choix différents.
02
regarder en arrière
to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
Intransitive
Exemples
When I looked back, I saw David walking towards me.
Quand je me suis retourné, j'ai vu David marchant vers moi.
She looked back to make sure no one was following her.
Elle s'est retournée pour s'assurer que personne ne la suivait.
03
revoir, relire
to revisit written material for the purpose of recalling or reviewing its content
Intransitive: to look back at written material | to look back on written material
Exemples
The student looked back at their notes before starting to work on their essay.
L'étudiant a revisité ses notes avant de commencer à travailler sur son essai.
The scientist looked back at their lab notes to double-check their experimental procedures.
Le scientifique a revisité ses notes de laboratoire pour revérifier ses procédures expérimentales.
to not look back
01
ne pas regarder en arrière
to achieve rapid or exceptional success, often continuing to improve without pause
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/62349/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
IdiomExemples
After launching her startup, she did n't look back.
Once he changed careers, he did n't look back.
02
to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47230/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
IdiomExemples
After leaving his hometown to pursue his dreams in the city, he made a pact with himself to not look back and focus on his future.
She decided to end her toxic relationship and never looked back, choosing to build a better life for herself.
