Etymology Journal · W
We should do this again sometime
Meaning
- A polite way to end a social interaction regardless of whether you actually want to see the person again. It functions more as a courteous sign-off than a concrete plan.
Polite, non-committal
Used in a sentence
- It was great catching up at the park, we should do this again sometime.
- We should do this again sometime after you get back from your trip.
- That dinner was lovely, we should do this again sometime.
The backstory
This is a quintessential American social lubricant that emerged in the 20th century. It is likely a polite invention to prevent awkward goodbyes.
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