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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
