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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
