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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
