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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
