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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
