wave goodbye

verb — 2 senses

verb

Idiomatic To say goodbye by means of a handwave.

Figuratively Synonym of say goodbye (“cease to have, or have to do, something”).

"At the moment, you know the maximum you pay [to go between London and Scotland] is £87 on a Sunday afternoon. And it's refundable. Now, if your plans change, you can wave goodbye to your money."2024 February 7, Mel Holley, “Network News: LNER ditches Off-Peak for 70min semi-flexible fare”, in RAIL, number 1002, page 7:

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