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Those were the days

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Nostalgic Emotion

The phrase often express a longing or affection for the past.

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Listening to these songs, those were the days, my friend.
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Positive Reminiscing

It's used to recall positive and enjoyable times, not sad or negative ones.

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When we gathered for family picnics, those were the days.
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Colloquial Use

Mainly used in informal conversations among friends or family.

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We would fish at the lake every summer, ah, those were the days!
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