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 would be nice, thank you. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| What about you? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
