The other day. vs other day

Both "the other day" and "other day" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The other day" is used to refer to a specific day in the recent past, while "other day" is used in a more general sense without specifying a particular day.

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The other day.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific day in the recent past.

Use "the other day" when you want to refer to a particular day that occurred recently. It is often used to introduce a story or anecdote.

Examples:

I saw Sarah at the grocery store the other day.
We went to the beach the other day and had a great time.
He mentioned it the other day during our meeting.
She called me the other day to catch up.
I remember seeing that movie the other day.

Alternatives:

a few days ago
recently
not long ago
the other time
the other occasion

other day

This phrase is correct and used in a more general sense without specifying a particular day.

Use "other day" when you want to refer to a day that is not specified or when talking about days in general without focusing on a specific one.

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The other day he set nets...
The president addressed Congress the other day.
I liked your sermon the other day.
The other day your men fired on ours.
I actually signed an autograph the other day.
I appreciate you listening the other day.
Lee was killed the other day.
Had me playing cornerback the other day in practice.
Tamsin said something odd the other day.
You see, the other day when...
So our talk the other day...
Your rebellious behavior the other day was unacceptable.
Catherine met your wife the other day.
He mentioned something the other day.
Dom called from jail the other day.
About what happened the other day.
I regret my behavior the other day.
Found it searching your ambulance the other day.
I met your boyfriend the other day.
He apologized for his actions the other day.

Alternatives:

another day
some other day
a different day
a separate day
a distinct day

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