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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
