ghost from one's past

Noun

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Something unpleasant from one's past that "haunts" them (makes them feel uneasy) to the present day.

Japanese Meaning

過去の不快な出来事や記憶が、現在に至るまで心に影響を与え続ける存在。 / 過去に起こった悩ましい、苦しい出来事や人物の記憶が、今でも人の心に影を落としていることを表す表現。

The ghost from one's past can resurface unexpectedly, forcing people to confront old mistakes.

過去の嫌な記憶は思いがけず再びよみがえり、人々に昔の過ちと向き合わせることがある。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Something unpleasant from one's past that "haunts" them (makes them feel uneasy) to the present day.

ghosts from one's past

（ plural ）