Departure Phrases
And just
before I go – this is something that you can say just before you’re
leaving. Typically this would be a situation when you just thought of something
else to say: “Oh yes, and just before I go – can you please remind Charlie to
drop by and collect his stuff?”
We’ll catch
up later! – If you’re saying goodbye to a very close friend or an
acquaintance, this phrase is just what you need!
Be back in a
minute – this is kind of a departure phrase, yet at the same time you’re
letting others know that you’re going to be back. Please notice that you don’t
have to say “I’ll be back in a minute” – conversationally it’s totally OK just
to say “Be back in a minute!”
I’d better
be going – followed by a simple phrase like ‘it’s too late’, or ‘have lots
to do’ – and indicator you’d like to walk off and finish the conversation.
I really
gotta go – this is the least formal way of telling someone that you
definitely have to leave now. This is the best way of two friends, for example,
finishing a conversation and personally I use this phrase quite often!
OK, I’m
sorry but I have to leave now! – used when your chat partner has clear
intentions of continuing the conversation but you just need to go so you’re
making it clear that you need to go.
See you
later! – used when you know that you’ll be seeing each other again
sometime.
See you
around! – The same as above
See you in a
couple of minutes! – This phrase is typically used when you’re leaving the
other person for a short while during an event, for example.
Keep in
touch! – A good-bye phrase meaning you want the other person to get in
touch with you every now and then and that you’ve the same intentions.
It was nice
seeing you, take care! – A good-bye phrase used when you know that you
won’t see the person for a while.
It’s been
good talking to you! – The same as above phrase.
Hope to see
you again! – You can use this phrase when finishing a conversation with
someone you’ve just met.
Say hello to
…! – A short and handy way of saying to remind someone from you.