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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
