other day, the
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One day recently, a short time ago, as in I saw her in the museum the other day. This term originally meant either “the next day” or “the preceding day” (tomorrow or yesterday). In its current meaning it was first recorded in 1421.
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see other day.
Example Sentences
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"That's 250 years, or as we say in the United Kingdom, just the other day," the King said, getting a big laugh in response.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
The other day, the obviously busy pharmacist took the time to walk me through finding and getting a vaccine appointment on my phone because I wasn’t able to do it on my computer at home.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
On any other day the water would be a mix of people who want to share the space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2022
MF: I watched Mallory McMorrow’s speech the other day, the state legislator in Michigan.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2022
“Just like those little hatchlings are. Only the other day the captain said to me, Follow the turtle, Zheng. It leads you to good things.”
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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