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The day, week, month, etc. before last

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Past EventsPlay
Used to talk about events that happened two time periods ago. SlideHe left the city the day before last.
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Not YesterdayPlay
It does not mean the most recent past period, but the one before it. SlideThe festival took place the week before last, not last week.
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Time ClarificationPlay
Sometimes used for clarification when 'last' could be confusing. SlideIt rained the Monday before last, not last Monday.