50 Idioms for Goodbye With Meanings & Sentences
Idioms for Goodbye
1. See you later
Meaning: A casual way to say goodbye when you expect to see someone again.
In a Sentence: “See you later, alligator!” / “I’ll see you later after the meeting.”
Other Ways to Say: “Catch you later.”, “Talk to you soon.”
2. Take care
Meaning: A polite way to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
In a Sentence: “It was great seeing you. Take care on your way home!” / “Take care! Don’t forget your lunch tomorrow.”
Other Ways to Say: “Stay safe.”, “Be well.”
3. Catch you on the flip side
Meaning: See you later, often used humorously.
In a Sentence: “Alright man, I gotta go—catch you on the flip side!”
Other Ways to Say: “Later.”, “See you soon.”
4. So long
Meaning: A simple way to say goodbye for a longer time.
In a Sentence: “I’m moving next week, so long for now.” / “So long! I’ll miss you.”
Other Ways to Say: “Goodbye for now.”, “Farewell.”
5. Farewell
Meaning: A formal or emotional goodbye, often for long-term separation.
In a Sentence: “Farewell, my friend. I wish you well in your new journey.”
Other Ways to Say: “Goodbye forever.”, “All the best.”
6. I’m off
Meaning: Used to say you’re leaving.
In a Sentence: “Well, I’m off. Got to get some rest.”
Other Ways to Say: “I’m heading out.”, “Time to go.”
7. Peace out
Meaning: Slang term used for a casual goodbye.
In a Sentence: “Alright, peace out, see you tomorrow!”
Other Ways to Say: “Later!”, “Bye!”
8. Gotta run
Meaning: I have to leave now.
In a Sentence: “Sorry, I gotta run—my bus is here!”
Other Ways to Say: “I have to go.”, “Catch you later.”
9. Until we meet again
Meaning: A poetic or dramatic way to say goodbye.
In a Sentence: “Until we meet again, take care of yourself.”
Other Ways to Say: “See you someday.”, “Farewell for now.”
10. Over and out
Meaning: Used in radio communication, but sometimes playfully used to say goodbye.
In a Sentence: “That’s it from me—over and out!”
Other Ways to Say: “I’m done.”, “Goodbye.”
11. Later, gator
Meaning: A playful, rhyming goodbye.
In a Sentence: “Later, gator! Don’t forget your books.”
Other Ways to Say: “See you soon.”, “Catch you later.”
12. I’m outta here
Meaning: I’m leaving now.
In a Sentence: “This party’s over—I’m outta here.”
Other Ways to Say: “I’m gone.”, “I’m leaving.”
13. Sayonara
Meaning: A Japanese word often used in English to say goodbye dramatically.
In a Sentence: “Well, sayonara! It’s been a pleasure.”
Other Ways to Say: “Goodbye.”, “Farewell.”
14. Bye for now
Meaning: Temporary goodbye.
In a Sentence: “I’ll talk to you later. Bye for now!”
Other Ways to Say: “See you soon.”, “Talk later.”
15. Time to hit the road
Meaning: Time to leave or start traveling.
In a Sentence: “Alright, it’s time to hit the road before traffic gets worse.”
Other Ways to Say: “Let’s go.”, “Heading out.”
16. Cheers
Meaning: In British English, it can mean thank you or goodbye.
In a Sentence: “Cheers! See you next week.”
Other Ways to Say: “Thanks.”, “Goodbye.”
17. Keep in touch
Meaning: Stay connected after parting ways.
In a Sentence: “Keep in touch after you move to London!”
Other Ways to Say: “Don’t be a stranger.”, “Message me!”
18. Toodle-oo
Meaning: An old-fashioned, cheerful way to say goodbye.
In a Sentence: “Toodle-oo, see you tomorrow!”
Other Ways to Say: “Bye-bye.”, “Ta-ta.”
19. Catch you later
Meaning: See you again soon.
In a Sentence: “I’ll catch you later after the meeting.”
Other Ways to Say: “See you.”, “Later on.”
20. Until next time
Meaning: Goodbye until the next meeting.
In a Sentence: “It’s been lovely—until next time!”
Other Ways to Say: “See you soon.”, “Next time then.”
21. Break it off
Meaning: To end a relationship or contact.
In a Sentence: They decided to break it off and go their separate ways. / She broke it off after months of misunderstanding.
Other Ways to Say: End things, Call it quits
22. Bid adieu
Meaning: A formal or poetic way of saying goodbye.
In a Sentence: He bid adieu to his colleagues after the farewell party. / We bid adieu to summer as fall rolled in.
Other Ways to Say: Say farewell, Part ways
23. See you around
Meaning: An informal way of saying goodbye with the hope of meeting again.
In a Sentence: I’m heading out, see you around! / See you around campus sometime.
Other Ways to Say: Catch you later, See you soon
24. I’m off
Meaning: A casual way of announcing your departure.
In a Sentence: Alright, I’m off. See you tomorrow! / I’m off to class, talk later.
Other Ways to Say: I’m leaving, Time to go
25. Signing off
Meaning: To end communication, especially in writing or broadcasting.
In a Sentence: That’s all from me—signing off for now. / She signed off with a kind message.
Other Ways to Say: Logging out, Wrapping up
26. Catch you on the flip side
Meaning: A fun, informal way of saying goodbye until next time.
In a Sentence: I’ve got to run—catch you on the flip side! / Catch you on the flip side, buddy!
Other Ways to Say: Talk to you later, Until next time
27. Over and out
Meaning: Used in radio communication to end a conversation.
In a Sentence: That’s all from me—over and out. / Over and out, commander.
Other Ways to Say: Goodbye, End of talk
28. Godspeed
Meaning: A wish for success or good fortune, often used during departures.
In a Sentence: We wish you godspeed on your journey. / Godspeed, my friend.
Other Ways to Say: Safe travels, Best of luck
29. Parting is such sweet sorrow
Meaning: Saying goodbye is painful yet filled with affection.
In a Sentence: As she waved goodbye, she whispered, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” / Saying farewell felt like such sweet sorrow.
Other Ways to Say: Painful goodbye, Bittersweet farewell
30. Later, gator
Meaning: A fun, rhyming farewell.
In a Sentence: I’m heading home—later, gator! / Later, gator! Don’t be a stranger.
Other Ways to Say: See you soon, Bye-bye
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31. It’s been real
Meaning: Saying goodbye after spending meaningful time together.
In a Sentence: Alright man, it’s been real. / It’s been real—thanks for everything.
Other Ways to Say: Great seeing you, I’ll remember this
32. Be seeing you
Meaning: A hopeful way of saying you’ll meet again.
In a Sentence: I’ll be seeing you! / Be seeing you around the office.
Other Ways to Say: Until next time, See you later
33. Check you later
Meaning: A laid-back way to say goodbye.
In a Sentence: Gotta go, check you later! / I’ll check you later after class.
Other Ways to Say: Catch you later, Peace out
34. Toodle-oo
Meaning: A cheerful and informal farewell.
In a Sentence: Toodle-oo! See you tomorrow. / Toodle-oo, old friend!
Other Ways to Say: Bye for now, Ta-ta
35. Farewell
Meaning: A formal or emotional goodbye.
In a Sentence: Farewell, my love. / He gave a farewell speech before leaving.
Other Ways to Say: Goodbye, Godspeed
36. Blow a kiss goodbye
Meaning: A gesture to say goodbye affectionately.
In a Sentence: She blew a kiss goodbye as the train left. / The child blew a kiss goodbye to his mom.
Other Ways to Say: Wave goodbye, Say goodbye with love
37. All the best
Meaning: Wishing someone well when parting.
In a Sentence: Good luck with your exams—all the best! / All the best on your new journey.
Other Ways to Say: Good luck, Wishing you well
38. Don’t be a stranger
Meaning: Saying goodbye while encouraging someone to keep in touch.
In a Sentence: Call me sometime—don’t be a stranger! / Don’t be a stranger, okay?
Other Ways to Say: Stay in touch, Keep in contact
39. Bounce
Meaning: A slang term meaning to leave.
In a Sentence: I gotta bounce—see you later. / Let’s bounce before it gets crowded.
Other Ways to Say: Head out, Dip out
40. Skedaddle
Meaning: To leave quickly.
In a Sentence: Time to skedaddle before the rain starts! / Let’s skedaddle out of here.
Other Ways to Say: Rush out, Make a move
41. Exit stage left
Meaning: To leave quietly or without drawing attention.
In a Sentence: He exited stage left before the drama began. / I’ll just exit stage left and let you two talk.
Other Ways to Say: Leave subtly, Slip away
42. Pack up and go
Meaning: To get ready to leave.
In a Sentence: Let’s pack up and go before traffic starts. / They packed up and went after the meeting.
Other Ways to Say: Head out, Wrap things up
43. Vanish into thin air
Meaning: To disappear completely or suddenly.
In a Sentence: She vanished into thin air after the show. / The stranger vanished into thin air.
Other Ways to Say: Disappear, Be gone
44. Fly the coop
Meaning: To leave a place, often unexpectedly.
In a Sentence: He flew the coop right after graduation. / She flew the coop and moved abroad.
Other Ways to Say: Escape, Leave suddenly
45. Bid farewell
Meaning: To say goodbye formally.
In a Sentence: They gathered to bid farewell to the CEO. / He bid farewell with a smile.
Other Ways to Say: Say goodbye, Take leave
46. Hit the road
Meaning: To leave or start a journey.
In a Sentence: Let’s hit the road before it gets dark. / We hit the road early in the morning.
Other Ways to Say: Get going, Set off
47. Sayonara
Meaning: A Japanese word often used playfully in English to say goodbye.
In a Sentence: Sayonara, friends! / Sayonara! I’ll miss you all.
Other Ways to Say: Goodbye, See ya
48. Ciao
Meaning: An Italian word used to say both hello and goodbye.
In a Sentence: Ciao! Let’s meet again soon. / Ciao, bella!
Other Ways to Say: Bye, See you
49. Peace out
Meaning: A casual and cool way to say goodbye.
In a Sentence: Alright, peace out! / Peace out, my friend.
Other Ways to Say: Later, Take it easy
50. Take your leave
Meaning: A formal way of departing.
In a Sentence: I shall take my leave now. / He took his leave with grace.
Other Ways to Say: Depart, Withdraw
