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. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| You too, byee! | |
