Long Goodbye

Typically used to describe the last encounter between two friends, lovers, or family members before a long leave of absence (or in most cases, permanent).

Note: The literal saying of goodbyes doesn't necessarily have to be drawn out. "Long" only clarifies the fact that the people involved won't see each other again for a long time (if ever).

They said their long goodbyes before Tommy headed out west.

I hate the long goodbye.

I wish I had known that was the long goodbye. There's so much more I would have liked to say.

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