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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
