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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
