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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
