Here's to someone or something.

Here's to someone or something.
Here's to someone or something.
an expression used as a toast to someone or something to wish someone or something well. •

Here's to Jim and Mary! May they be very happy!

Here's to your new job!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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