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! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
