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good afternoon

American

interjection

a conventional expression used at meeting or parting in the afternoon.

good afternoon British

a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the afternoon

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"I only took a six pack, but I donated to all the spectators and competitors. It was a good afternoon," he said of his winnings.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

Lawn bowls concludes with what could be a good afternoon for Scotland.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022

He went to the mike and was brief: “I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. And a very good afternoon to you all.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

Good morning South Carolina, good afternoon to those in Blighty.

From The Guardian • May 20, 2021

When we part, he doesn’t wish me a good afternoon or thank me for the time we just had together.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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