I got back day before yesterday.

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I got back day before yesterday.

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I got back two days ago.

Are both ok?
 
For the first I would use "the" before "day".

The second is fine.
 
MikeNewYork said:
For the first I would use "the" before "day".

The second is fine.
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Interesting. My preference is exactly the opposite. I love omitting the "the".
 
Choices abound!
 
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