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 okay for now, thank you. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| More or less? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
