English · Greetings & Phrases
say goodbye
/seɪ ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
[/seɪ ɡʊdˈbaɪ/]
bid farewell
Beginnerphrase
Definition
To tell someone farewell when you or they are leaving.
Example
We hugged and said goodbye at the station.
We hugged and said goodbye at the station.
Etymology
From 'say' plus 'goodbye', a contraction of 'God be with ye'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common at partings.