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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
