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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about you? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
