halcyon days vs yesterday

halcyon days

noun
  • A period of calm, usually in the past and often nostalgic. 

  • Period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur. 

yesterday

noun
  • The past, often in terms of being outdated. 

  • The day immediately before today; one day ago. 

adv
  • On the day before today. 

  • As soon as possible. 

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