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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
