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
The other day, the C.E.O. told me that he felt betrayed by a former employee who left after giving appropriate notice but without first telling him that he was interviewing.
From New York Times • May 20, 2022
MF: I watched Mallory McMorrow’s speech the other day, the state legislator in Michigan.
From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 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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