Ten Expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing
1. Bye
2. Goodbye
3. Bye for now
4. See you! / See ya
5. Be seeing you
6. See you soon
7. I'm off.
8. Cheerio
9. Catch you later
Good night .10
How To Use These Phrases in Your English
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o | Phrase 1 is the most common phrase that British people say. Note: we don't often say 'Bye-bye'. This sounds rather childish. |
o | Phrase 2 is a little more formal. |
o | Phrases 3, 4, 5 and 6 are quite informal and friendly. They mean that you expect you will see the other person again soon. |
o | Phrase 7 is short and not very polite. You are saying that you are leaving without a farewell greeting. |
o | Phrase 8 is a little old fashioned but quite informal. |
o | Phrase 9 is also very informal and says that you expect to see the other person again soon. |
o | We only say phrase 10 at night. |