retrace the steps of

برگشتن و بررسی مجدد مسیر رفت و تردد به یک مکان و معمولاً به منظور یافتن یک چیز گمشده مثلاً دسته کلید
مثال:
What would you do if you lost your keys?
If I lost my keys, I would first try to retrace my steps and see if I could locate them. If that didn’t work, I would likely have to replace the keys or call a locksmith to gain access to my home or car.
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از راه آمده برگشتن
He had to retrace his steps to find his keys
برای پیدا کلیدهایش مجبور شد از راهی که آمده بود برگردد