British goodbye expression, possibly from French ‘tout à l’heure’ (see you soon).
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Etymology & History
British goodbye expression, possibly from French 'tout à l'heure' (see you soon). Early 20th century, associated with upper-middle class speech. Now sounds dated or humorous. Shows French influence on British upper-class language.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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