Think of that song from 'the sound of music'
So long, farewell
Auf Weidersehen, goodbye
and they really meant it didn't they :)
Or you could say it Scottish style? Get yer arse in gear and bolt! Same thing - goodbye!
I was referencing the song. It is from the sound of music. A musical film and stage play starring Julie Andrews. Ostensibly it was sung by the jewish Von Trapp family on stage with the Nazis waiting to pick them up after the performance, they managed to sneak out anyway and trek to safety over the alps into Austria. very exciting for a Disney of that era.
I think had they said good bye in any other way, their escape plan would have been imperiled!!
keep that in mind my Celtic friend :)