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 need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
