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 I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| More or less? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
