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 we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
