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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
