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 | |
|---|---|
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
