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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, see you! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
