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 | |
|---|---|
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
