Definition
(I was at the bank) the other day: (I was at the bank) one day recently, not long ago
(I go to the gym) every other day: (I go to the gym) on alternating days, every 2 days
- "So I phoned your friend Brian Jones the other day."
- "The other day, Icarus mentioned that we will be upgrading our accountancy software soon."
- "Hannah : You know Icarus, I read an article the other day that might be helpful for you."
- "I went to lunch with Susie the other day, and she made the mistake of ordering a cheese omelet."
- "Didn't I speak with a woman on the phone the other day?"
- "Ooh you'll never guess who I had in my cab the other day."
- "Please forgive me for that stupid prank the other day, and please just forgive me generally too."
- "The other day I updated my PalPay account, or I thought I did, but then I read this article on the john this morning, and I'm like 87% certain that I have a virus, and..."
- "Perhaps I'm exaggerating, but the other day I saw a horse in the parking lot."
- "And I swear the other day he frowned at me!"
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