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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
