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Idiom idiom

see you around


A friendly, informal way to say goodbye. You use it when you expect to see the person again, but you don't know exactly when.


SIMPLE

“It was nice chatting with you, see you around.”

CONTEXTUAL

“I have to catch my bus now, so I will see you around next week.”

COMPLEX

“After our brief conversation at the park, he waved goodbye and said he would see you around whenever you return to the city.”

Last updated June 7, 2026