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Welp, better get going
Meaning
- The universal signal to end a social gathering. When this is said, the host usually stands up, and the guest is expected to do the same immediately.
Polite, decisive
Used in a sentence
- I have work in the morning, so welp, better get going.
- The kids are getting restless. Welp, better get going.
- Thanks for the dinner, but welp, better get going.
The backstory
A standard component of the 'long goodbye' common in close-knit communities. It minimizes the awkwardness of leaving a social situation.
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