to look back
[phrase form: look]
01
se tillbaka, minnas
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
Exempel
As I look back at my life, I realize how much I've grown and changed.
När jag ser tillbaka på mitt liv inser jag hur mycket jag har vuxit och förändrats.
02
se tillbaka, vända sig om
to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
Intransitive
Exempel
The hiker paused to look back at the panoramic view of the valley below.
Vandraren stannade för att se tillbaka på den panoramiska utsikten över dalen nedanför.
03
se tillbaka, gå igenom
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
Exempel
The journalist looked back at their research notes to prepare for their interview.
Journalisten tittade tillbaka på sina forskningsanteckningar för att förbereda sig för intervjun.
to not look back
01
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")
IdiomExempel
After moving to the city, they 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")
IdiomExempel
The team had experienced failures, but they were determined to not look back and instead concentrate on future successes.
