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 | |
|---|---|
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
