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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
