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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
