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 | |
|---|---|
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
