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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
