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 we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
