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 perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
