Example: I hope you get well soon after your illness.
Definition
"Get well soon" is an expression used to wish someone a speedy recovery from illness or injury. It conveys hope and encouragement that the person will regain health quickly and return to normal well-being.
Translations
que te mejores pronto
beterschap
que et milloris aviat
bon rétablissement
gute Besserung
Etymology
The phrase "get well soon" combines "get well," meaning to recover health, with "soon," indicating a short time frame. It has been commonly used in English-speaking cultures as a kind and supportive message, especially in cards or spoken wishes, dating back to at least the 19th century.
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"Get well soon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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