English (UK)
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
