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 Jen, what's up? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
