# last week

idiom · CEFR A1

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

## Meaning

The week before the one we are in now.

## Examples

- I went to the cinema last week.
- We finished the big project last week, so everyone is finally taking a break.
- Although the decision was finalized last week, the board members chose to withhold the official announcement until the quarterly report was ready.

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