For old times' sake Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈtaɪmz/ /ˈseɪk

for OLD tymz SAYK

UK

fˈɔː/ /ˈəʊld/ /taɪmz/ /sɑːkeɪ

for OLD tymz SAYK

Definition

An expression used when doing something to remember or honor good memories or relationships from the past.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and nostalgic; often used when reconnecting with someone or doing something you used to do together. Typically said before an action: 'Let's get coffee for old times' sake.' Can be slightly sentimental.

• Spanish: por los viejos tiempos - por nostalgia
• Portuguese (BR): pelo velho tempo - por nostalgia
• Portuguese (PT): pelo velho tempo - por nostalgia
• Chinese (Simplified): 为了旧日情怀 - 忆当年
• Chinese (Traditional): 為了舊日情懷 - 懷念過去
• Hindi: पुराने दिनों की याद में
• Arabic: من أجل الذكريات القديمة - من باب الحنين
• Bengali: পুরোনো দিনের স্মরণে - স্মৃতিচারণের জন্য
• Russian: в память о прошлом - ради старых времён
• Japanese: 昔を懐かしんで - 昔のために
• Vietnamese: vì kỷ niệm xưa - để nhớ lại ngày xưa
• Korean: 옛날을 추억하며 - 예전처럼
• Turkish: eski günlerin hatırına
• Urdu: پرانے وقتوں کی یاد میں
• Indonesian: demi masa lalu - untuk mengenang masa lalu

Example Sentences

Let's meet for coffee for old times' sake.

basic

I called her for old times' sake.

basic

They played a game together for old times' sake.

basic

Can we drive by our old school for old times' sake?

natural

He invited his old team to dinner for old times' sake.

natural

We should sing that song again, just for old times' sake.

natural