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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
