other day, the
Idioms-
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
As I wrote the other day, the extreme measures he’s taken to maintain privacy have made him a mystery to virtually everyone in his orbit, including his teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024
The other day the shuttle canceled my ride.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023
The other day, the Back in the U.S.S.R. cafe was mostly empty.
From New York Times • May 15, 2022
If you don’t believe me, try making sense out of this pile of words: Who do you think I saw the other day the Dalai Lama said my aunt Minnie.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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