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 | |
|---|---|
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
