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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
