Chariot  +  618856 Tue, 23 Dec 08 07:52 AM I have seen sentences of "... bring back memories of ..." . I wonder if the phrase can be written as " ...bring back my his/their memories of...". I did not find this phrase on the Internet.  Is it correct to say " ... bring back a memory /my /her/their/memory of ..."? Thanks for your help.   Chariot Joined on Mon, Apr 24 2006 Full Member 345 Sentences, Online

	CalifJim  +  618949 Tue, 23 Dec 08 09:42 AM "... brings back memories of ..." is meant to be general.   The memories of a particular person are not at issue. If something brings back your own personal memories of something, you say, "... reminds me of ..." or "reminds me that ..." Seeing that man with the dirty coat reminds me of the laundry I have to do.      ... reminds me that I have to do some laundry. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,454 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	Chariot  +  620037 Wed, 24 Dec 08 08:55 AM Thank you. I found on the Internet the following sentence: Old pages in my dear diary bring back all my pleasant memories.  This sentence refers to a particular person's memoires. Does it have the same effect as "reminds me of ..." or "reminds me that..."? Thanks. Chariot Sentences, Online

	CalifJim  +  620456 Wed, 24 Dec 08 06:08 PM Chariot “Does it have the same effect as "reminds me of ..." or "reminds me that..."?” Yes.  The use of "reminds" would require a more specific, stated memory, however.  We don't say, "That reminds me of all my pleasant memories".  We would say, "That reminds me of the time when I ...". CJ CalifJim