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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
