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. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
