Meaning of the word "say goodbye to" in English

What does "say goodbye to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

say goodbye to

US /seɪ ɡʊdˈbaɪ tuː/
UK /seɪ ɡʊdˈbaɪ tuː/
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Idiom

to accept that you will no longer have something or that something will no longer happen

Example:
If you don't fix the engine now, you can say goodbye to your car.
We had to say goodbye to our summer vacation plans because of the storm.