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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
