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.daily life
- In my opinion, it's important to remember details when studying for exams because small facts can make a big difference in your answers.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: remember + details (about/of something)
WrongI can't remember to his name.
RightI can't remember his name.
'Remember' + object directly; 'remember TO do' means don't forget to do it.
Patternremember + details (about/of something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Retain specific particulars' is stiff; 'remember the details' is natural.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
remember detailsremember the detailsremember every detailhard to remembercan't remember
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'forget details', which means to not recall specific information.