Etymology Journal · H
Have a good one
Meaning
- The standard, polite, and slightly hurried way to end a conversation without making any actual promises about the quality of the other person's day. It is the quintessential American sign-off.
Casual, polite, generic
Used in a sentence
- Thanks for the coffee, have a good one.
- See you at the meeting later, have a good one.
- You take care, have a good one.
The backstory
This is a shortened form of have a good day. It gained massive popularity in the late 20th century as a neutral, all-purpose closing statement in retail and casual service settings.
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Nationwide
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