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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
