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 don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
