Grammar fix
remember details
recall facts
To keep specific facts or pieces of information in your memory and be able to talk about them later.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I can never remember details from movies, even if I enjoyed them.
In my opinion, it's important to remember details when studying for exams because small facts can make a big difference in your answers.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I can't remember to his name.
Say: I can't remember his name.
'Remember' + object directly; 'remember TO do' means don't forget to do it.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Retain specific particulars' is stiff; 'remember the details' is natural.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
remember details
- remember the details
- remember every detail
- hard to remember
- can't remember