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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
