the same to you

idiom
UK: /ðə seɪm tuː juː/
US: /ðə seɪm tuː juː/

  1. A polite way of returning a greeting, insult, or expression to the person who said it first.

    1. "Have a nice day!" "The same to you!" I hope your day is pleasant too.
    2. If someone wishes you ill will, you can respond with "the same to you" indicating you wish the same for them.
the same to you interjection

  1. An expression used to reciprocate a positive or negative sentiment.

    1. "Happy birthday!" "Oh, the same to you!" It's also your birthday today?
    2. When the cashier wished me a good day, I replied with, "the same to you," appreciating their kindness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "the same to you" is /ðə seɪm tuː juː/ in British English and /ðə seɪm tuː juː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "the same to you": ""Have a nice day!" "The same to you!" I hope your day is pleasant too.". More examples on the page.