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 Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
