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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
