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 just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
