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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
