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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
