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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
