hello stranger
1 of 1interjection/həˈloʊ ˈstreɪndʒər/
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used for greeting a person whom one has not seen for a significant period of time
The idiom "hello, stranger" comes from the friendly greeting one might use when encountering someone they haven't seen in a while or someone who has been absent for an extended period. It's a way of acknowledging the person's return and showing warmth and surprise at their reappearance, often with a touch of playfulness. This phrase is used in casual, informal settings to re-establish a connection with someone who has been out of touch or absent for some time.
- Well, hello, stranger!It's been ages since we last caught up.
- I didn't expect to see you here.Hello stranger!
- When she walked into the class reunion, everyone greeted her with 'hello, stranger.
- After a year abroad, I returned to my hometown, and my friends welcomed me with "hello stranger."
- At the family reunion, I was met with 'hello, stranger' from relatives I hadn't seen in years.