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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
