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 leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
