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HSS  #537247  Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:03 AM

I somehow keep hearing native speakers of English saying "next next week" here. Is it now common to say that among native speakers? I feel it a bit strange.

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Vorpar  #537250  Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:05 AM
Very uncommon (at least here in California) I would say "the week after next."
  
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optilang  #537302  Sun, 06 Jul 08 09:33 AM

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I somehow keep hearing native speakers of English saying "next next week" here. Is it now common to say that among native speakers? I feel it a bit strange.

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I would never use this, I would use - the week after next.
  
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