good night

interjection

—used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep
Good night. I'll see you in the morning.

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good news for (someone)

good night

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“Good night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20night. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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