Meaning of 'Dwell on the past'
What does the saying 'Dwell on the past' mean?
Idiom: Dwell on the past
Meaning:
Thinking too much about the past, so that it becomes a problem is to dwell on the past.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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