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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
