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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
