Example: We sang loud to say happy birthday to her.
Definition
"Happy birthday" is a common expression used to convey good wishes to someone on the anniversary of their birth. It is typically said or sung to celebrate the special day and express joy and goodwill toward the person being honored.
The phrase "happy birthday" combines the adjective "happy," meaning joyful or pleased, and "birthday," which marks the anniversary of one's birth. The custom of celebrating birthdays dates back to ancient times, with the phrase becoming popular in English-speaking cultures during the 19th century as birthday parties and greetings became more widespread.
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"Happy birthday" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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