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Phrase "See you when I see you"



 
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Phrase "See you when I see you" #1 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:19 am   Phrase "See you when I see you"
 

Hi! This is me again.

I just wonder if this way to say good bye is "informal". Also, I'd like to know if there is any difference between saying "See you" and "see you when I see you".

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"See you when I see you" #2 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:29 am   "See you when I see you"
 

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Yes, 'see you when I see you' is quite casual, and can be unfriendly as well as friendly. The speaker is unwilling to make a commitment as to when s/he might see you again.

'See you' is common, casual and unremarkable.
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"See you when I see you" #3 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:11 am   "See you when I see you"
 

And how about "You'll see me when you see me"?
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"See you when I see you" #4 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:21 am   "See you when I see you"
 

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Potentially slightly more unfriendly.
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Phrase "See you when I see you" #5 (permalink) Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:08 am   Phrase "See you when I see you"
 

Thanks MM! However, I'd like to know in what cases that "see you when I see you" could be unfriendly. A for instance,

Thanks for your time again!
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Phrase "See you when I see you" #6 (permalink) Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:09 am   Phrase "See you when I see you"
 

Imagine a situation with a husband who always promises to be home before twelve, but then arrives at 5am every time. His wife is tired of the same old promises.

Husband: OK, I'm going out now. See you around twelve.

Wife (sarcastically): I'll see you when I see you.

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