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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
