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Give my best to your mother
Meaning
- A polite, standard way to send regards to someone's family member. It is used as a closing remark to show you are thinking of their loved ones.
Polite, formal-adjacent
Used in a sentence
- It was so nice to see you, give my best to your mother.
- I hope she feels better soon, and please give my best to your mother.
- Enjoy your trip home and give my best to your mother.
The backstory
Standard Victorian-era etiquette that has persisted in American social discourse. It reflects a culture of tight-knit families and social manners.
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