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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
