English

Phrase

have a nice day

1. Used other than as an idiom: see have,‎ a,‎ nice,‎ day.
   • 2011, Josh Linkner, Disciplined Dreaming (page 99)

     "Oh great, dear; have a nice day at the playground."

2. (US) Goodbye.

Synonyms

• HAND
• (goodbye): have a good one, have a great one

Usage notes

• Have a nice day is used as a salutation similar in meaning to goodbye.
• Have a nice day is a commonly spoken valediction, typically spoken by service employees or clerks to customers at the end of a transaction, particularly in North America. This repetitious and dutifully polite usage has resulted in the phrase developing a cultural connotation as a stereotypical display of impersonality, disinterest, or passive-aggressive behavior.
• The related form have a good evening is more common at night.

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