ghost from one's past
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Meaning · English
A person or memory that haunts or reminds one of a past experience
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: a specter from previous times
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The sudden appearance of her ex-boyfriend was a ghost from her past
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “ghost from one's past” mean?
A person or memory that haunts or reminds one of a past experience Literally: a specter from previous times
Is “ghost from one's past” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.