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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
