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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
