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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| What about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
