"Lost in Translation: 37 Phrases That Have Faded Away in the Digital Age"
The advancement of modern technology has rendered several phrases obsolete, such as "roll down the window," "check the answering machine," "dial 411," "beep me," "rewind/fast-forward," "find a payphone," "get the film developed," "look it up in the White or Yellow Pages," "I'll fax it to you," "drop a coin in the jukebox," "burn a CD," "dial-up tone," "turn the channel knob," "you've got mail," "save it on a floppy," "hit the pound key," "I need new batteries for my Walkman," "remember to defrag your computer," and "put the antenna up." These phrases evoke nostalgia for a time when technology was less advanced and highlight how communication and entertainment have evolved over the years.
