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 | |
|---|---|
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
