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 don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
