old self

Frequency: 7.215.1 per million words

the way a person was in the past, especially before a recent change

selfADJECTIVE + self

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old

Examples (10)

  • After a long illness, he was finally back to his old self.
  • She missed her cheerful old self before the accident.
  • I wish I could return to my carefree old self from college days.
  • Therapy helped her reconnect with her confident old self.
  • He felt like a shadow of his old self after the breakup.
  • The vacation allowed him to rediscover his adventurous old self.
  • It took time, but she eventually regained her vibrant old self.
  • Sometimes, I just want to be my quiet, reflective old self again.
  • Don't worry, with a little rest, you'll be your energetic old self in no time.
  • Seeing her laugh like that reminded me of her happy old self.