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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| More or less? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| What about you? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
