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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
