"Take care (of yourself)" - an informal, idiomatic phrase that means goodbye.

Depending on the relationship and context, it can be used to imply genuine care and good vibes - although this is not always the case.

• "Bye Eve, take care."

•       - "Bye-bye, see you soon."

"Look after yourself" - a British expression used to say goodbye to someone you know well.

• "We should catch up again soon. Have a good one."

•       - "For sure. Look after yourself."

"Pleased to meet you" - a polite greeting but can be used as a farewell after you meet someone for the first time - you would typically use the past tense if you add the subject.

Instead of "pleased," you can also use other words and add adverbs. Bear in mind however, using words like "lovely" or using strong adverbs can come across as too affectionate if you met the person for the first time.

• "Delighted to meet you."

• "So glad to meet you."

• "It was a real pleasure to meet you."

You can also change it to a gerund. Here, you can use either the past or present tense with the subject.

• "It's a pleasure meeting you."

•       - "Yes, it was nice meeting you too."

"Nice to see you" - a phrase used to greet someone you already know but can also be used as a farewell after your meeting.

You can use the past or present tense with the subject, use other words, add adverbs, or change it to a gerund.

• "So good to see you."

• "I'm glad to see you again."

• "It was real nice seeing you again."

"See you later" - an informal, and casual way of saying goodbye.

"Later" would imply that you expect to see them some time later, however this is commonly used when you are not sure when and if you will meet them again.

Variations of this include: "see you," "later," "I'll see you later," "I'll be seeing you," "see you around/round," "see you next time," "see you soon," "see you sometime," and "see you when I see you."

If you are going to see the person in a definite time later, examples can include "see you tonight," "see you tomorrow," "see you next week," "see you next year," etc.

• "Well, that wraps up our meeting. Don't forget to return the pens and I'll see you later."

"Catch you later" - another, more casual version of "see you later." 

This is something I usually use at the end of my videos.

• "Have a good day and I'll catch you later."

"Talk to you later" and "talk/chat soon" - phrases often used over the phone that mean goodbye.

• "Anyway, I have to head off to my doctor's appointment."

•       - "All right, talk soon!"

"Smell you/ya later"  - more informal, and humorous way of saying "see you later."

"See you later alligator" - a rhyming catchphrase among children and teenagers in the 50s. The expected response is "in/after a while crocodile."

This is also the title of a popular rock-and-roll song by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1955.

This is not that commonly used nowadays but it is a well-known expression among native speakers as a cute, fun way of saying "see you later."

Variations include "see you later gator," and "later gator."

"Hasta la vista" is an informal Spanish phrase that means "see you later."

"Hasta la vista, baby" became a catchphrase popularised by Terminator 2: Judgment Day, back in 1991.

People might quote this as a cultural or movie reference rather than actually saying goodbye.

"See you again" - the title of a popular song by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. This song commemorated the passing of Paul Walker, who tragically died in a car accident. 

The phrase "see you again" is a way of saying that they look forward to reuniting or catching up with Walker in the afterlife.

This could be an expression of farewell but most people would  just say "see you later" or "see you soon."

"See you in my dreams" - this is not an expression of farewell even though I came across this expression while I was compiling this vocabulary list.

If someone said this to me, it would sound lewd and just nasty.

There is another song, "I'll see you in my dreams," by Bruce Springsteen. The phrase used in this song however, is another way of saying that he looks forward to reuniting in the afterlife.

"Goodbye for now" and "bye for now" - are expressions that mean "see you later." They also imply that you expect to see the person again in the future.

This is not that common here in Australia.

• "I have to rush to my next appointment. Well, goodbye for now."

"Bye now" is a similar expression but there are some disagreements online about whether this is considered rude or not.

Some believe this is an shortened version of "bye for now." Others think it sounds like an abrupt end to a conversation and somewhat rude. And then there are some that think it depends on your tone.

I'm not really sure to be honest - this is not an expression that I personally use. So using this is up to you.

"(Good-bye) until then" - good-bye until sometime in the future. This is very similar to "see you later" and "goodbye for now."

Variations include "(good-bye) till then," "(good-bye) till later," and "(good-bye) until later."

This is not something I hear often in Australia.

"Have a nice day" - a common expression used to mean that you wish the person you spoke to will experience a pleasant day.

You can change the adjective and say: "have a pleasant day," or "have a great day," etc.

This phrase is associated with the retail industry and can come across as fake and insincere in different parts of the world - there is a whole Wikipedia page about the culture of "have a nice day."

Anyway, it is a polite expression. However, this is not an expression that I hear often in Australia.

"Have a good day/one" - another way of saying "have a nice day." 

This is more popular in Australia, and sounds more sincere and a bit more down to earth.

Variations include parts of the day or week:

- "Have a good morning/afternoon/evening."

- "Have a good week/weekend."

• "Don't forget to submit your assignments. Have a good one and I'll see you after the break."