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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
