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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| What about you? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
