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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| More or less? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
