flood back — to return suddenly and in large amounts (especially memories or emotions)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to return suddenly and in large amounts (especially memories or emotions)
Pronunciation (IPA): /flʌd bæk/
Example Sentences
- As soon as I heard our old song, all the embarrassing dance moves flooded back!
- The smell of burnt toast made terrible cooking memories flood back from my college days.
- When she opened her grandmother's recipe book, warm childhood memories flooded back.
flood back
NOUN[/flʌd bæk/]
to return suddenly and in large amounts (especially memories or emotions)
to return suddenly and in large amounts (especially memories or emotions)
Touch the mud back, and memories of blood back flood back!
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“As soon as I heard our old song, all the embarrassing dance moves flooded back!”
“The smell of burnt toast made terrible cooking memories flood back from my college days.”
“When she opened her grandmother's recipe book, warm childhood memories flooded back.”
“Seeing my ex at the grocery store made all the awkward moments flood back instantly.”
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