English

Phrase

same to you

1. I wish to you what you have just wished to me.

   Jack: Merry Christmas, Bob. / Bob: Same to you, Jack.

   "Go to ****, bozo!" / "Same to you, fella!"

Usage notes

• This is a way to answer someone who has just wished you something (e.g. Happy New Year, have a nice day, good luck, enjoy the holidays etc.), without repeating it. It can be used equally well in response to a positive or negative wish.

Synonyms

• back at you
• you too
• likewise

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