What does the phrase " Many happy returns of the day" mean and how should it be used?

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2006-08-31 21:41:51 · 3 answers · asked by patrickrobin55 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette

At a birthday celebration, wishing that the person may have many more birthdays ("returns of the day" in the calendar)

2006-09-01 00:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by OneLilithHidesAnother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It means many more happy birthdays to you, it means they wish you longevity and happiness.

2006-09-01 10:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Live long and prosper.

2006-09-02 00:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by chilixa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋