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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
