I have to go now, see you later.
see you later
idiomA phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.
Origin
disputed originEllipsis of I will see you later or I hope to see you later.
She waved from the doorway and called out, see you later, even though she knew they would not meet again for months.
As the train pulled away from the platform, he offered a casual see you later to the stranger, fully aware that their paths would likely never cross again.
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for all the world to see
in plain view; clearly visible
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
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I'd like to see someone try
Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.
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long time no see
I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.
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not see someone for dust
To not see someone at all; implying a hasty departure.
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raise the flag and see who salutes
To float an idea, (or otherwise do some action) to see what response or controversy (if any) it generates, usually as a preliminary step.
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see a man
Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.
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see a man about a dog
Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.