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Saying Goodbye

Use these phrases when you leave a place or end a conversation.

Key Phrases

Voice
Saying goodbye · 2 ways to say it

Goodbye.

neutral

Standard and safe for all situations.

Bye!

casual

Very common with friends and family.

Wishing well · 2 ways to say it

Have a good day.

polite

Common when leaving a shop or saying goodbye to staff.

Take care.

casual

Friendly way to say goodbye to people you know.

Looking ahead · 2 ways to say it

See you tomorrow.

neutral

Use this at work or school.

See you later.

casual

Use when you plan to see the person again.

Leaving

I need to go now.

neutral

Say this before you say goodbye.

Leaving at night

Good night.

neutral

Only use this late at night or before sleep.

Practice Dialogue

Guest
The food is very good. Thank you.
Host
You are welcome. Are you leaving?
Guest
Yes, it is late. I need to go now.
Host
Okay. Take care on the bus.
Guest
Thank you. See you tomorrow.
Host
See you later. Good night.
Guest
Bye!

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