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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
