retracing one's steps
Walking back again
Retracing one's steps is going back along the same path you came, usually to find something lost or figure out where you went wrong: I retraced my steps to the restaurant and found my phone on the table.
Figuratively, it means mentally reviewing a sequence of actions or decisions: She retraced her steps through the argument, looking for the flaw in her logic.
- recallingBringing to mind again
- memory laneFigurative path through recollections
- recoveringRegaining health or strength
- returningGoing back to origin
- rememberingRetaining past information
backtracking · correcting · reversing · reminiscing · where was I · investigating · crime scene · reflecting · visualizing · searching · finding · troubleshooting · breadcrumbs · paper trail · recognizing · following · reviewing · locating
retracing one's stepsforging ahead
Continuing with determination
moving forward · advancing · proceeding · going forward · pushing on
retracing one's stepsplowing ahead
Advancing without hesitation
doubling down · pushing through · forging ahead · persevering · throwing caution to the wind
retracing one's stepsbreaking new ground
Doing something never done
starting fresh · turning over a new leaf · moving on · making a clean break · starting from scratch
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