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 about you, Mike? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
