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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
