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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
