Saying Good-Bye

There are many English expressions for saying good-bye, ranging from informal to formal ones. Below are some common expressions.


Simple Good-byes

Bye.   

Good-bye. 

Bye for now.

See you later.

Talk to you soon.

See you around.  Take care.

See you real soon.

See you tomorrow / next week.

See ya.  (informal)

See you later, alligator. (slang)

 

More Formal Good-byes

(It was) nice to see you.  Good-bye.

(It was) good to see you.  Good-bye.

(It was) nice talking to you.  Bye.

Take care.  See you again.

 

Saying Goodbye to Someone You Have Just Met

Nice meeting you.

It was a pleasure meeting you. (formal)

It's a real pleasure to have met you. (formal)

It's been a real pleasure. (formal)