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a backward glance
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a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "a backward glance" and when to use it?
The idiom "a backward glance" originates from the literal action of looking back or turning one's gaze in the opposite direction. It is commonly used to describe the act of reflecting on the past, reviewing previous experiences, or reconsidering one's history or decisions.
Examples
After graduating from college, she paused to take a backward glance at her academic journey and the challenges she had overcome.
