Meaning of the word "a blast from the past" in English

What does "a blast from the past" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a blast from the past

US /ə blæst frəm ðə pæst/
UK /ə blɑːst frəm ðə pɑːst/
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Idiom

something that strongly reminds one of an earlier time

Example:
Hearing that old song was really a blast from the past.
Seeing my old school uniform was a blast from the past.