English · Phrasal verb Attested

look back

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, back.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không dùng theo nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ: xem look, back

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Don't look back in anger, I heard you say

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To think of (past events) in retrospect (in hindsight).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhìn lại các sự kiện trong quá khứ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To reconsider or regret.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

suy nghĩ lại hoặc hối tiếc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “look back” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, back.

Is “look back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.