Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Have a good one.
Dear Experts,
Recently I hear an expression "Have a good one." quite often.
What does it mean and how is it usually used?
Thank you.
Recently I hear an expression "Have a good one." quite often.
What does it mean and how is it usually used?
Thank you.
Top answer
" Usually, at the end of a conversation.
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"Have a nice day" = "Have a good day" = "Have a good one!"
Usually, at the end of a conversation.
Usually, at the end of a conversation.
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Hi
This can be used in a lot of instances where the meaning is clear and where you would normally use:
have a good + noun
Some examples
Have a good day - have a good one
Have a good weekend - have a good one
Have a good game of golf - have a good one
Have a good holiday - have a good one
But we need the meaning to be c
This can be used in a lot of instances where the meaning is clear and where you would normally use:
have a good + noun
Some examples
Have a good day - have a good one
Have a good weekend - have a good one
Have a good game of golf - have a good one
Have a good holiday - have a good one
But we need the meaning to be c
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This saying originated a very long time ago in the military.
From the first days of paratrooping. . . . . this saying was used to wish the troops well which were soon to be exiting the aircraft in a para drop. Specifically it was meant to have a good landing.
From the first days of paratrooping. . . . . this saying was used to wish the troops well which were soon to be exiting the aircraft in a para drop. Specifically it was meant to have a good landing.
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It's a way to respond to anyone you dont care to give an honest responce.
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As the originator of the phrase in the mid-to-late 70's, I can say that optilang's answer is correct. It's generic; it means, whatever you're going to do, have a good one.
I like George Carlin's response. He said, "I already have a good one--I want a longer one."
I like George Carlin's response. He said, "I already have a good one--I want a longer one."
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AnonymousAs the originator of the phrase in the mid-to-late 70's, I can say that optilang's answer is correct.This is amazing! Never before in the history of English Forums have we ever heard from the very originator of an idiom himself!
CJ
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