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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
