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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
