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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
