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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
