live in the past

English

Verb

live in the past (third-person singular simple present lives in the past, present participle living in the past, simple past and past participle lived in the past)

1. (idiomatic) To dwell on and ruminate about past events.

   Synonym: dwell on the past

2. (idiomatic) To be steeped in outdated traditions, fashions, beliefs, etc.

   Coordinate term: move with the times

See also

• live in the moment
• nostalgia