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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
