have a nice day
English
Phrase
Usage notes
- Have a nice day is used as a salutation similar in meaning to goodbye.
- Have a nice day is a commonly spoken valediction, typically spoken by service employees or clerks to customers at the end of a transaction, particularly in North America. This repetitious and dutifully polite usage has resulted in the phrase developing a cultural connotation as a stereotypical display of impersonality, disinterest, or passive-aggressive behavior.
- The related form have a good evening is more common at night.
Synonyms
- HAND
- (goodbye): have a good one, have a great one
Derived terms
Translations
goodbye
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