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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
