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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
