Revue passieren lassen
Translation
to review, to look back on, to reflect on
Examples
Er ließ sein Leben Revue passieren.
He reviewed his life.
Lassen wir die Ereignisse Revue passieren.
Let's review the events.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) Revue passieren lassen to review sth., to reflect on sth. At the end of the day, he reviewed the events that had taken place.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückblicken, sich erinnern, reflektieren; Antonyms: vergessen, ignorieren.
Etymology
From French 'revue' (review) + German 'passieren' (to pass) + 'lassen' (to let). Literally 'to let pass in review'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a military 'review' where soldiers 'pass' by. You are 'letting' your memories do the same thing in your mind.