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 guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
