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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
