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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
