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 | |
|---|---|
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
