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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
