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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
