have a nice day

Idioms

Also, have a good day; have a good one. A cordial goodbye to you. For example, Thanks for the order, have a nice day, or See you next week—have a good day, or The car's ready for you—have a good one. These expressions have become synonymous with a polite farewell. The first originated about 1920 but, like the variants, became widespread only after 1950.

Example Sentences

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In response, she said, he told her to have a nice day and to be safe.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

If she starts to be rude, tell her to have a nice day and hang up.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2023

The man I was speaking to told me to have a nice day and hung up.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2022

“When we have a nice day, we open up the building to get the fresh air flowing,” Mr. Collins said.

From New York Times • May 7, 2020

"Fine. Then you have a nice day, Miss Pagett."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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