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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
