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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
