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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
