get well soon

Meaning

This is a standard, polite phrase used to wish someone a quick recovery when they are sick, injured, or recovering from surgery. It is commonly written in cards, text messages, or said in person to show care.

Examples

• I heard you have the flu; get well soon!

  I heard you have the flu; get well soon!

• We sent her a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a card saying 'get well soon'.

  We sent her a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a card saying 'get well soon'.

• I hope you feel better and get well soon.

  I hope you feel better and get well soon.

• Take all the time you need to rest, and get well soon.

  Take all the time you need to rest, and get well soon.

• Everyone at the office is sending their best wishes for you to get well soon.

  Everyone at the office is sending their best wishes for you to get well soon.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I hope you get good soon.

  ✓ I hope you get well soon.

  'Well' is the correct adverb to describe returning to good health. 'Good' is an adjective and is incorrect here.

• ✗ Get healthy soon!

  ✓ Get well soon!

  While 'get healthy' is grammatically correct, 'get well soon' is the standard, natural idiomatic phrase used for short-term illnesses.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I'm sorry to hear you're sick. ___!

  💡 Capitalize the first letter as it starts the sentence.

  Show answer

  Get well soon

• We all hope you ___ after your surgery.

  💡 Wish them a quick recovery.

  Show answer

  get well soon