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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
