20 Phrases You'd Only Understand If You're A Millennial, And Now I Officially Feel Old

Ready for some serious nostalgia? Reddit user PuzzleheadedSwim6291 asked, "Millennials, what's a phrase we'd always hear growing up that you'd never hear today?" Here are the responses that are a blast from the past:

1."'Who called?' 'Try star 69.'"

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2."'We'll look it up when we get home.'"

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3."'Did you get it off Limewire or Kazaa?'"

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4."'I need to return some videotapes.'"

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5."'Check the Yellow Pages.'"

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6."'Did you remember to print the directions to our destination?'"

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7."'Check the newspaper for movie times and what's in theaters.'"

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8."'I got it!' when the house phone rang."

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9."'Can you hand me the map book?'"

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10."'The commercials are ending' or just the simple 'it's back on' from your sibling as you sprint back from the bathroom or kitchen for your show."

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11."'Can I borrow a quarter? I need to make a phone call.'"

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12."'Eject disc one and insert disc two to continue installation.'"

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13."'I need to develop this roll of film.'"

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14."'Call after 9 p.m. when it's free!'"

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15."'You've got mail!'"

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16."[Insert sister's name], 'quit listening and hang up the phone!'"

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17."'Gotta check the help wanted ads for jobs.'"

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18."'You won't always have a calculator.'"

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19."'Get off the internet. I'm expecting an important phone call.'"

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20."'Be kind, rewind.'"

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Millennials, what other phrases bring you back to your childhood? Share them in the comments!

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.