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 don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
