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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
