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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
