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Which one is more common, more idiomatic?

Example:

My brother's exams endedwould end next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one after.

My brother's exams endedwould end next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one that followed.

(I'm also open to better suggestions.)

Which one is more common, more idiomatic?

Example:

My brother's exams ended next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one after.

My brother's exams ended next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one that followed.

(I'm also open to better suggestions.)

Which one is more common, more idiomatic?

Example:

My brother's exams would end next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one after.

My brother's exams would end next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one that followed.

(I'm also open to better suggestions.)

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wyc
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"On the one after," vs "on the one that followed."

Which one is more common, more idiomatic?

Example:

My brother's exams ended next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one after.

My brother's exams ended next week, so we decided to take the trip on the one that followed.

(I'm also open to better suggestions.)