Meaning: This idiom means to see someone later or at a future time. It is a casual and informal way of saying goodbye with the expectation of meeting again soon.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “I have to run now, but I’ll catch you on the flip side!”
- “Enjoy your weekend. Catch you on the flip side.”
- “Heading out for the day. Catch you on the flip side!”
Origin: The origin of the idiom “catch you on the flip side” is often attributed to the era of vinyl records and radio DJs. In this context, the “flip side” referred to the B-side of a vinyl record. When DJs played a record, they would sometimes mention the “flip side” or the other side of the record, implying that they would get to it later. Over time, this phrase entered popular slang as a way of saying “see you later.” It became a part of casual speech, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, and has since been used as a friendly and informal way to bid someone farewell with the intention of meeting again.
