# last time

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/last-time
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This phrase refers to the previous time something happened.

## Examples

- I forgot my keys last time.
- The restaurant was closed last time we tried to eat there, so let's check the hours first.
- Although the project failed last time due to poor planning, the team remains optimistic that these new strategies will ensure success.

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