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 just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
