How about this line from short story About Love by Anton Chekhov:
"At lunch next day there were very nice pies, crayfish, and mutton cutlets; and while we were eating, Nikanor, the cook, came up to ask what the visitors would like for dinner."
What is the meaning of 'lunch next day'?
at lunch next day ?
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Re: at lunch next day ?
"lunch" refers to the meal that people eat at midday.
"next day" means the "day after" or the "following day".
During lunch on the day after...
"next day" means the "day after" or the "following day".
During lunch on the day after...
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