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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
