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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
