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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
