until then

until then

1. From now until some established future point in time. We should have the issue resolved by next week. Until then, don't breathe a word about it to the media.

2. A casual phrase of farewell, said when another future meeting has already been established or agreed upon. A: "This all looks great so far, Janet. We'll go over the finer details on Monday." B: "Thanks, Sarah. Until then!"

See also: until

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(Good-bye) until then.

 and (Good-bye) till then.; (Good-bye) till later.; (Good-bye) until later.

Good-bye until sometime in the future. Sally: See you tomorrow. Good-bye until then. Sue: Sure thing. See you. Mary: See you later. Bob: Until later. The announcer always ended by saying, "Be with us again next week at this time. Good-bye until then."

See also: until

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