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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, see you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
