retraces one's steps
Goes back again
To retrace one's steps is to go back along the same route you came, usually to find something lost or to return to a starting point: I retraced my steps to the café, hoping my wallet was still there.
Figuratively, it means to review past actions or decisions: Let's retrace our steps and see where the project went wrong.
- reflectReturn light or thought
- backtrackReverse one's position
- turn backChange direction homeward
- reconsiderThink about something anew
- revisitExamine again later
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retraces one's stepsforges ahead
Advances despite resistance
presses on · moves forward · advances · proceeds · pushes forward
retraces one's stepsdoubles down
Increases commitment despite risk
soldiers on · perseveres · burns one's bridges · takes the plunge · moves on
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