safe journey
/seɪf ˈdʒɜːrni/
Meaning
This expression is used to wish someone a safe and pleasant trip when they are departing. It is a polite, warm way to say goodbye to travelers, whether they are driving, flying, or taking a train. It is more common in British English, while American English speakers often prefer 'safe travels.'
Examples
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Text me when you get to the hotel, and have a safe journey!
Text me when you get to the hotel, and have a safe journey!
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We wanted to wish you a safe journey before you board your flight.
We wanted to wish you a safe journey before you board your flight.
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It's going to be a long drive, so please have a safe journey.
It's going to be a long drive, so please have a safe journey.
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Goodbye, everyone! Safe journey back home!
Goodbye, everyone! Safe journey back home!
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They left early this morning, and we all wished them a safe journey.
They left early this morning, and we all wished them a safe journey.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Have a safe travel!
✓ Have a safe journey!
'Travel' is usually an uncountable noun or a verb, so we do not use 'a' with it. Instead, use the countable noun 'journey' or the plural phrase 'safe travels.'
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✗ I wish you a safe trip journey.
✓ I wish you a safe journey.
Do not combine 'trip' and 'journey' together. They are separate nouns that serve the same purpose in this context.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Make sure you check the tire pressure before you leave. Have a ___!
💡 A common phrase to wish someone a safe trip.
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safe journey
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They are flying to Tokyo tonight, so I called to wish them a ___.
💡 Two words used to wish travelers well.
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safe journey