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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
