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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| What about you? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
