Here are some idiomatic ways to say “happy birthday” in English:
- “Have a slice of birthday cake on me”
- “Blow out the candles and make a wish”
- “Eat, drink, and be merry”
- “Enjoy your cake and ice cream”
- “Make a wish and blow the candles out”
- “Have a ball on your birthday”
- “Live it up on your special day”
- “Make a toast to another year”
- “Party like it’s your birthday”
- “Enjoy your big day”
- “Another candle on the cake”
- “Have a birthday to remember”
- “Happy returns”
- “Make the most of your special day”
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