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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
