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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
