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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
