Never/not look back
phrase
To move forward in life successfully and not think about past mistakes or events.
After quitting his job and starting his own company, he never looked back
Often appears as...
- never look back
- didn't look back
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not return or revisit a place.
She left her hometown and promised to not look back
Often appears as...
- did not look back
- never look back
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To move forward in life successfully and not think about past mistakes or events.
After quitting his job and starting his own company, he never looked back
Often appears as...
- never look back
- didn't look back
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not return or revisit a place.
She left her hometown and promised to not look back
Often appears as...
- did not look back
- never look back
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Indicates a significant, positive turning point after which success follows.
She changed her study habits and has not looked back since.
Pro Tip 2/3No Regrets
Used when someone is confident they made the right choice and feels no regret.
After moving to the city, I never looked back.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Focused
Emphasizes focusing on future prospects rather than past events.
He never looked back after his first book was published.
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