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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
