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  1. 04-Nov-2010, 09:02 #1
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    Default yesterday night / last night

    What's the difference in meaning between yesterday night and last night?
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    Default Re: yesterday night / last night

    Quote Originally Posted by sitifan View Post
    What's the difference in meaning between yesterday night and last night?
    We almost always say "last night". We don't say "yesterday night", at least I don't think I have ever said "yesterday night" myself.
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    Default Re: yesterday night / last night

    I would always stick to "last night". "Yesterday night" sounds a little odd and clumsy.
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    Default Re: yesterday night / last night

    Quote Originally Posted by fighting spirit View Post
    I would always stick to "last night". "Yesterday night" sounds a little odd and clumsy.
    I agree. I have heard, rarely, last evening.
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