bon voyage
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of bon voyage
1490–1500; < French: literally, good journey. See boon 2, voyage
Example Sentences
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"On my 34th birthday I say bon voyage," Fury tweeted external-link on Friday.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2022
So if you succumb to the influence of "White Lotus," bon voyage I guess.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2021
On Saturday, Trump was on hand in Norfolk, Va., to bid bon voyage to another U.S.
From Fox News • Mar. 29, 2020
After half a century, Rancho Palos Verdes bids bon voyage to the Admiral Risty restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2019
Here, our bon voyage had a definite CO flavor: “You’re the zookeeper now,” said Officer Luther.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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