Cast your mind back meaning
What does the saying 'Cast your mind back' mean?
Idiom: Cast your mind back
Meaning:
If somebody tells you to cast your mind back on something, they want you to think about something that happened in the past, but which you might not remember very well, and to try to remember as much as possible.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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