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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
