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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
