retrace one's steps
Walk back again
To retrace one's steps is to go back the way you came, reversing your path: I retraced my steps to find the dropped keys.
Figuratively, it means to review past actions or decisions, often to find where something went wrong: Let's retrace our steps and see where we made the mistake.
Reverse one's position
- returnGo back again
- revisitExamine again later
- go backMove to previous location
- double backReverse your direction
reverse course · turn around · walk back · navigate · reorient · search · look back · retread
Memory retrieval act
- recollectRetrieve past experiences
- rememberRetain in mind
- think backRecall past events
- reconstructBuild again from remains
piece together · review · reflect · reminisce · reexamine · reassess · rethink · replay
backtrack
Reverse one's position
double back · reverse course · turn around · walk back · navigate · reorient · search · look back · retread · follow back
recall
Memory retrieval act
- recollectRetrieve past experiences
- rememberRetain in mind
- think backRecall past events
reconstruct · piece together · review · reflect · reminisce · reexamine · reassess · rethink · replay · debrief
retrace one's stepsforge ahead
Proceed with determination
press on · move forward · push forward · advance · proceed
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