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catch you on the flip side
What does catch you on the flip side mean?
A casual farewell meaning 'I'll see you later.'
"I gotta run — catch you on the flip side."
Origin
The 'flip side' originally meant the B-side of a vinyl record, and CB radio culture of the 1970s adopted 'catch you on the flip side' to mean the return leg of a trip; it spread into everyday slang as a hip goodbye.
Frequently asked questions
What does catch you on the flip side mean?
It's a casual goodbye meaning 'see you later' or 'until next time.'
Where did catch you on the flip side come from?
From 1970s CB radio slang, where 'flip side' meant the return trip, borrowing from the B-side of a record.
What is the flip side?
Originally the B-side of a vinyl record; in this phrase it means the next time or the way back.
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